How do I Bookmark Contractor Accelerator to My Home Screen?

With Contractor Accelerator being a cloud-based system, you can access it from any device with an internet connection via any browser. There is no need to download an app to use the system, but you can add an icon bookmark to your phone or tablet's home screen for faster login access.

*Related article "Staying Logged In on Your Mobile Device"

Android Products

Chrome & Firefox on Android:

1. Launch Chrome or Firefox on your ‌device.
2. Navigate to app.contractoraccelerator.com
3. Tap the three-dot menu ⋮ It's at the top-right corner of Chrome.
4. Tap Add to Home Screen. It's toward the bottom of the menu, so you may have to scroll down to see it. A pop-up window will appear.
5. Edit the name if needed and click Add.

Samsung Browser on Android:

1. Launch Samsung Internet Browser on your ‌device.
2. Navigate to app.contractoraccelerator.com
3. Tap the three-line menu ☰. It's the three horizontal lines at the bottom-right corner.
4. Tap Add page to. This option has a large plus (+) sign above it. A list of locations will appear.
5. Tap Home screen on the menu. It's toward the bottom of the list.
6. Edit the name if needed and click Add.

Apple Products

Safari on Apple:

1. Launch Safari on your device.
2. Navigate to app.contractoraccelerator.com
3. Tap the Share icon (the square with an arrow pointing out of it) at the bottom of the screen.
4. Scroll down to the list of actions and tap Add to Home Screen. (If you don't see the action, scroll to the bottom and tap Edit Actions, then tap Add next to the Add to Home Screen action. After that, you'll be able to select it from the Share Sheet.)

Chrome on Apple:

This browser doesn't allow you to save your bookmark onto the home screen, leaving you with two options:

• Save app.contractoraccelerator.com as a regular bookmark within the browser.
• Use a separate app as a workaround to create a bookmark from the home screen. Click here for more information on how to do this.

Staying Logged In on Your Mobile Device

If you're finding that you have to frequently log back into the software when using your phone or iPad, it's likely due to your device's browser or system settings. These settings can automatically clear cookies or restrict background activity, which causes you to get logged out of the system.

Follow the steps below to adjust your mobile settings to help you stay logged in.

iPhone or iPad (Safari Browser)

Safari may be set to block cookies or clear data too often. Here's how to update the settings:

1. Open the Settings app on your device.

2. Scroll down and tap Safari.

3. Make sure the following settings are disabled (switched off):

   • Prevent Cross-Site Tracking

   • Block All Cookies

4. Scroll down to "Advanced" > "Website Data" and check if your site is listed. If not, your browser may not be storing it. Try logging in again after updating settings.

Tip: Make sure you’re not using Private Browsing mode, which automatically forgets your login info when you close the tab.

iPhone or iPad (Chrome Browser)

If you're using Chrome instead of Safari:

1. Open the Chrome app.

2. Tap the three dots in the bottom right, then tap Settings.

3. Go to Privacy and Security.

4. Tap Clear Browsing Data and make sure the "Cookies and Site Data" option is unchecked (or only clear it manually when needed).

5. Return to Privacy and Security and tap Do Not Track — make sure this is off.

6. Don’t use Incognito Mode if you want to stay logged in.

Android Devices

Steps may vary slightly depending on your browser (Chrome is most common):

1. Open the Chrome app.

2. Tap the three dots > Settings.

3. Go to Site Settings > Cookies.

4. Make sure cookies are allowed and that “Block third-party cookies” is either off or not set to delete cookies frequently.

5. Stay out of Incognito Mode, which won’t remember your login.

Bonus Tip: Add the website to your home screen and use that shortcut to open it. This helps ensure it opens in a regular browser session, not private or restricted mode.

Still Getting Logged Out?

If you've updated your settings but are still being logged out frequently:

• Double-check if your phone is closing unused browser tabs automatically.

• Ensure your device software is up to date.

• Try using a different browser temporarily to compare behavior.

If the issue continues, reach out to our support team and let us know which device and browser you're using so we can help further.