How to Set Up an Apple Touch Icon for iOS Devices

How to Set Up an Apple Touch Icon for iOS Devices

By Michael Chen

January 17, 2025 at 08:00 PM

Create or upload a PNG icon image for your website that matches your branding. The image must not be transparent.

  1. Upload the icon image:
    • Open any layout page editor
    • Enter and highlight text for the link
    • Click the link icon in the text toolbar

Edit button page content

Edit button page content

  1. In the link editor:
    • Select the Files tab
    • Click Add File to upload your icon
    • Click Add Link

Yellow right arrow

Yellow right arrow

  1. Copy the icon URL:
    • Click the linked text again
    • Copy the full file URL

Text editing menu on Squarespace website

Text editing menu on Squarespace website

  1. Add the code:
    • Open the "Insert Code" menu
    • Paste this code in the header field:
    • Replace /s/file-name.extension with your copied URL

Squarespace Touch icon for Apple devices

Squarespace Touch icon for Apple devices

  1. Save your changes

Once implemented, iOS users can add your website to their home screen through the Share menu, displaying your custom icon:

Calm landscape on iPhone

Calm landscape on iPhone

Note: This customization requires basic programming knowledge. For additional help:

  • Visit Apple's developer website for Touch Icon documentation
  • Consult the Squarespace Forum
  • Review custom code best practices
  • Consider hiring a Squarespace expert

Related Features:

  • Favicon implementation
  • SEO optimization
  • Page load optimization
  • Google Search Console verification
  • Website editing with Creative Editor

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