A favicon is a small image that represents your website, displayed in browser tabs and bookmark lists. Adding a favicon improves branding and gives your site a professional touch.
Steps to Add a Favicon:
1. Create Your Favicon
- Use a free favicon generator or design one yourself.
- Recommended sizes: 16x16 pixels or 32x32 pixels.
2. Add a Favicon to Your Online Store
On Desktop:
- Log in to your Shopify admin and go to Online Store > Themes.
- Select your theme and click Customize.
- Click the gear icon (Theme settings), then choose Logo or Favicon.
- In the Favicon image section:
- To use an uploaded image, select it.
- To upload a new image, click Add images and select your file.
- Click Done, then Save.
On Mobile:
iPhone:
- Open the Shopify app and tap the … button.
- Go to Online Store > Manage all themes.
- Select your theme and tap Customize.
- Tap … > Theme settings, then Logo or Favicon.
- In the Favicon image section:
- Select an existing image or upload a new one by tapping Add images.
- Tap Done, then Save.
Android:
- Open the Shopify app and tap the ☰ button.
- Navigate to Online Store > Manage all themes.
- Select your theme and tap Customize.
- Tap … > Theme settings, then Logo or Favicon.
- In the Favicon image section:
- Select an existing image or upload a new one by tapping Add images.
- Tap Done, then ✓.
3. Optional: Add Alt Text
- In the Favicon image section, click or tap Edit.
- Enter a description in the Alt text field.
- Save your changes.
With these simple steps, you can add a favicon to your store to enhance your branding and professionalism!