Creating a desktop widget for quick access to Sidekick on your Windows, Mac, or mobile device can help you navigate to the tool quickly and enhance your productivity.
Follow the steps below for your respective device.
Windows
Open Browser and Navigate to Sidekick:
Open your preferred web browser and go to Sidekick.
Log in with your mySidewalk credentials.
Create a Shortcut:
Once logged in, click on the three dots or the menu icon in your browser (usually found in the top right corner).
Select
More tools
and thenCreate shortcut...
.Name the shortcut
Sidekick
and ensure theOpen as window
option is checked.Click
Create
.
Move the Shortcut to Desktop:
Go to your Desktop. You will see the new
Sidekick
shortcut.Drag and drop it to your desired location on the Desktop.
Mac
Open Browser and Navigate to Sidekick:
Open your preferred web browser and go to Sidekick.
Log in with your mySidewalk credentials.
Create a Shortcut:
In the browser, click on the three dots or menu icon.
Select
More tools
and thenCreate shortcut...
.Name the shortcut
Sidekick
and ensure theOpen as window
option is checked.Click
Create
.
Move the Shortcut to Desktop:
Go to the
Applications
folder or find theSidekick
shortcut in the browser’sApplications
section.Drag and drop the
Sidekick
icon to your Desktop.
Mobile (Android and Apple)
Android
Open Browser and Navigate to Sidekick:
Open Chrome or your preferred browser and go to Sidekick.
Log in with your mySidewalk credentials.
Create a Home Screen Shortcut:
Tap the menu icon (three dots) in the upper right corner.
Select
Add to Home screen
.Name the shortcut
Sidekick
and tapAdd
.
Move the Shortcut:
The
Sidekick
icon will appear on your Home screen. Move it to your preferred location.
Apple (iOS)
Open Browser and Navigate to Sidekick:
Open Safari and go to Sidekick.
Log in with your mySidewalk credentials.
Create a Home Screen Shortcut:
Tap the
Share
button (the square with an arrow pointing up).Select
Add to Home Screen
.Name the shortcut
Sidekick
and tapAdd
.
Move the Shortcut:
The
Sidekick
icon will appear on your Home screen. Move it to your preferred location.
Following these steps will allow you to create easy access points to Sidekick from any of your devices, streamlining your workflow and helping you make the most out of this powerful tool.