Fast Access: How to Create a Login Page Shortcut

Make logging in faster by adding a shortcut to your desktop or mobile home screen. Follow these simple steps.

Create a One-Click Login Shortcut on Windows

Method 1: Drag and Drop (Easy Method)

1. Open your web browser and go to the login page.
2. Resize the browser window so you can see your desktop.
3. Click and drag the lock icon 🔒 or page icon 🌐 (next to the URL) onto your desktop.
4. A shortcut will be created! Double-click it anytime to log in quickly.

Method 2: Manually Create a Shortcut

1. Right-click on the desktop and select New > Shortcut.
2. In the location field, enter the login page URL (https://www.abtraconline.com/).
3. Click Next, name the shortcut (e.g., “Abtrac Login”), and click Finish.

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Create a One-Click Login Shortcut on Mac

1. Open Safari or Chrome and go to the login page.
2. Click and drag the URL from the address bar onto the desktop.
3. A shortcut will be created—double-click it to open the login page!

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Bookmark the Login Page for Quick Access

On Chrome (Desktop)

1. Open the login page in Chrome.
2. Click the star icon ⭐ in the address bar.
3. Select Add to Bookmarks and choose a name like “Abtrac Login”.
4. Click Done—now you can access it quickly from your bookmarks bar!

On Chrome (Mobile – Android)

1. Open the login page in Chrome.
2. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
3. Tap Star ⭐ to add the page to bookmarks.
4. To access it later, open the Chrome menu and go to Bookmarks.

On Safari (iPhone/iPad)

1. Open the login page in Safari.
2. Tap the Share button 📤 at the bottom.
3. Select Add Bookmark.
4. Choose a folder (e.g., Favorites) and tap Save.
5. Access it anytime from Safari’s Bookmarks menu.

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Abtrac Mobile App for Timesheets

For tracking time and expenses on the go, you can download the Abtrac mobile app available on both Android and iOS:

• Android: Google Play Store
• iOS: App Store

For full access to the entire Abtrac system, use a shortcut to log in via your browser by following the steps below:

Create a Mobile Home Screen Shortcut for the Full System

On iPhone (Safari)

1. Open Safari and go to the login page.
2. Tap the Share button (📤 at the bottom of the screen).
3. Scroll down and select Add to Home Screen.
4. Rename it (e.g., “Abtrac Login”) and tap Add.
5. The shortcut icon will appear on your home screen—tap it to log in quickly!

On Android (Chrome)

1. Open Chrome and go to the login page.
2. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
3. Select Add to Home screen.
4. Rename it (e.g., “Abtrac Login”) and tap Add.
5. The shortcut will now appear on your home screen like an app!

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⚠️ Trouble Logging into Abtrac from a Shortcut?

If you start getting an error message when logging into Abtrac, your shortcut may have been set up incorrectly.

This message appears to prevent unauthorized access when authentication isn’t properly completed.

How to Fix It

1. First, log out properly using this link: Log Out of Abtrac.
2. Then, follow the steps above to create a valid shortcut.

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Save Time & Log In Faster!

Now you have a one-tap shortcut or bookmark to access your account quickly. Bookmark or add this page to your favourites so you can always refer back to it.

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