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Do you want a shortcut to saving Pinterest pins on your web browser? You can download the Pinterest Save Button extension (formerly "Pin It!") to quickly save pins as you browse other websites. While this extension is not yet available on Safari, you can still download it for Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. This How.com.vn will show you how to install and use the Pinterest Save Button plug-in on your desktop browser or on iPhone and iPad.
Things You Should Know
- Download the Pinterest Save Button extension for Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox.
- Sign into your Pinterest account. Navigate to a page with images or videos. Hover over the media and click "Save".
- On iPhone or iPad, add Pinterest as a favorite app by tapping "Share" → "More" → "Edit" → "+ Pinterest" → "Done".
Steps
Click Add to Chrome. This is the blue button on the left of the screen.- A pop-up will open.
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Click Add extension. This is the right button. The Pinterest Save Button extension will be added.- For quick access, you can pin this extension to the right of the address bar. Click the puzzle icon in the top-right corner, and then click the push pin icon next to Pinterest Save Button.
Use the Pinterest Save Button. If you aren't already logged into Pinterest, go to https://www.pinterest.com/ to do so now. Once you're logged in, do the following:- Navigate to a website with content you want to Pin.
- Hover over the image, video, or product.[2]
- Select a board.
- Click Save.
Go to the Pinterest Save Button page in Microsoft Edge Add-ons. You'll need to use Microsoft Edge.
Click Get. This is the blue button on the left of the screen.- A pop-up will open.
Click Add extension. This is the right button. The Pinterest Save Button extension will be added.- For quick access, you can pin this extension to the right of the address bar. Click the puzzle icon in the top-right corner, and then click the eyeball icon with a slash through it next to Pinterest Save Button.
Use the Pinterest Save Button. If you aren't already logged into Pinterest, go to https://www.pinterest.com/ to do so now. Once you're logged in, do the following:- Navigate to a website with content you want to Pin.
- Hover over the image, video, or product.
- Select a board.
- Click Save.
Go to the Pinterest Save Button page in Firefox Add-Ons. You'll need to use Mozilla Firefox.
Click Add to Firefox. This is the blue button below Pinterest Save Button.- A pop-up will open.
Click Add. The Pinterest Save Button add-on will be added to Firefox. You can click the puzzle icon to the right of the address bar to view your extensions.
Use the Pinterest Save Button. If you aren't already logged into Pinterest, go to https://www.pinterest.com/ to do so now. Once you're logged in, do the following:- Navigate to a website with content you want to Pin.
- Hover over the image, video, or product.
- Select a board.
- Click Save.
Open the Safari app. This looks like a blue and grey compass. If desired, you can use another mobile browser.- While there's no Pinterest Save Button extension on the Safari desktop app, you can add Pinterest as a favorite icon for quick access.
Navigate to any webpage. This could be a webpage you want to add as a pin.
TapShare. This is at the very bottom of the screen.
- If you're using a different browser, the location may differ.
Scroll to the far right of the apps. You'll see a list of common apps you can use to share the webpage. If you don't see Pinterest immediately, scroll to the very far right.
Tap ••• More. A new page will open with a list of apps.
Tap Edit. You can find this in the top-right corner.
Tap + next to "Pinterest". This will add Pinterest to your Favorites.
Tap Done and Done again. When you open the Share menu, you'll now see Pinterest as one of the first app suggestions.
Community Q&A
- QuestionHow do I get my Pinterest icon back on my phone?
Community AnswerReinstall the app possibly. - QuestionHow do I pin photos from my iPhone?
Community AnswerOpen the Pinterest app and go to your profile. From there you should be able to see a plus sign in the top right corner. Click on it and it should say add a board or pin. Select photo under pin, and choose the photo from your camera roll that you want to use. - QuestionWhy can't I pin to my account anymore?Community AnswerTry logging out and logging back in - you may just need to refresh the page. If that doesn't work, I would contact the Pinterest support team.
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Go to the browser button webpage (https://about.pinterest.com/en/browser-button), click Get our browser button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
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