# Setting up Amplify as a standalone window

Instead of accessing the Amplify extension through your browser, you can set it up as a standalone application.

### Google Chrome

1. Access the Amplify window directly with the following URL: `chrome-extension://bmpbcphgifhfkfjioddeenggdpffbgek/extension-popup.html`

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2. Find the `Customize and control Google Chrome` menu in the upper right-hand corner.

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3. Select `Cast, save and share`.

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4. Select `Create shortcut`.

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4. Rename the shortcut if needed.
5. Press `Create`.

### Microsoft Edge

1. Access the Amplify window directly with the following URL: `extension://bmpbcphgifhfkfjioddeenggdpffbgek/extension-popup.html`

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2. Find the `Settings and more` menu in the upper right-hand corner.

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3. Select `Apps`.

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4. Select `Install this site as an app`.

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5. Rename the application if needed.
6. Press `Install`.