How to Add ScanCardPro to Your Phone’s Home Screen (iPhone & Android)
ScanCardPro works directly in your mobile browser, which means you don’t need to install an app from the App Store or Google Play.
By adding ScanCardPro to your phone’s home screen, you can launch the scanner with a single tap — just like a native app. This makes it faster and easier to scan business cards while you’re on the go.
Before You Begin
To ensure the shortcut works correctly, make sure:
- You are logged into your ScanCardPro account
- You are using your phone’s web browser (not desktop)
- You are on this page:
https://scancardpro.com/app/scan.php
This ensures the shortcut opens directly to the scanning interface.
How to Add ScanCardPro to Your Home Screen on iPhone
These steps work on iPhone using the Safari browser.
- Open Safari on your iPhone
- Make sure you are logged in to ScanCardPro
- Go to https://scancardpro.com/app/scan.php
- Tap the Share icon at the bottom of the screen
- Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen
- Confirm the name (ScanCardPro is recommended)
- Tap Add
You will now see the ScanCardPro icon on your home screen.
When you tap it, ScanCardPro opens directly to the camera-based scanning page.
How to Add ScanCardPro to Your Home Screen on Android
These steps work on Android using the Chrome browser.
- Open Chrome on your Android device
- Make sure you are logged in to ScanCardPro
- Go to https://scancardpro.com/app/scan.php
- Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
- Tap Add to Home screen
- Confirm the shortcut name
- Tap Add
The ScanCardPro icon will now appear on your home screen.
Why Adding the Home Screen Shortcut Matters
Using the home screen shortcut changes how people use ScanCardPro.
- Launch the scanner instantly without navigating a browser
- Scan business cards the moment you receive them
- Reduce friction during events and meetings
- Use ScanCardPro like a native app
Many users find that once ScanCardPro is on their home screen, they scan more cards and follow up faster.
Final Tip
If you ever get logged out, simply log back in through the shortcut and you’ll be ready to scan again.
Tip: Keep the ScanCardPro icon on your main home screen so it’s always one tap away during networking.
Start scanning business cards for free and turn your phone into a powerful contact capture tool.