How to Add RDrive to Your Home Screen as a Web App (iOS & Android)

Overview

This guide explains how to quickly add RDrive from your mobile browser (Safari or Chrome) to your device’s home screen. Adding RDrive as a Web App allows you to access it like a native app, without needing to download anything from the App Store or Google Play.

• Purpose: To guide users in saving RDrive as a Web App shortcut on their iOS or Android device.
• Who It’s For: All users who prefer quick one-tap access to RDrive on their mobile devices.
  
  

Prerequisites: A stable internet connection, User login credentials

Step-by-Step Instructions

✅ Step 1: Open RDrive in Your Browser

• On iOS: 
  1. Open Safari / Chrome.
  2. Navigate to your project’s RDrive URL (e.g., https://{yourproject}.rdrive.io).
• On Android: 
  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Navigate to your project’s RDrive URL (e.g., https://{yourproject}.rdrive.io).

✅ Step 2: Open the Share or Menu Options

• iOS (Safari):

  1. Tap the Share icon (square with an arrow pointing up) at the bottom of the screen.

• Android (Chrome):

  1. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) at the top right corner of the screen.

✅ Step 3: Add to Home Screen

• iOS (Safari):

  1. Scroll down the Share menu.

  2. Tap Add to Home Screen.

• Android (Chrome):

  1. From the menu, select Add to Home screen.

  2. Confirm the shortcut name (e.g., “RDrive”) and tap Add.

✅ Step 4: Confirm and Access the RDrive Web App

1. A new RDrive icon will now appear on your device’s home screen.
2. Tap it to launch RDrive directly, just like a mobile app.
3. Log in as usual to start using RDrive.
   

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Q: Do I need to install RDrive from the App Store or Google Play?
A: No. Adding RDrive as a Web App from the browser creates a shortcut on your home screen with app-like access.

Q: The “Add to Home Screen” option doesn’t appear. What should I do?
A: Make sure you are using Safari, Chrome on iOS or Chrome on Android. Other browsers may not support this feature.

Q: Will RDrive work offline after being added as a Web App?
A: No. An internet connection is required to use RDrive web app. Only RDrive APP can work offline.