The process can vary slightly depending on your desktop environment (e.g., GNOME, KDE). Generally:

: The shortcut will open Gmail in your default web browser. If you want a separate window without browser tabs, use Chrome's "Open as window" option when creating the shortcut.

How to Add a Gmail Icon to Your Desktop Adding a Gmail icon to your desktop provides instant access to your emails without manually opening a browser and typing the address every time. You can do this easily using Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or by creating a manual shortcut. Using Google Chrome (Recommended) Google Chrome offers a "Create Shortcut" feature that makes Gmail behave almost like a standalone app. Google Help +1 Open Gmail

To add a Gmail icon to your desktop, follow these steps: