You can use all Start.me features in your browser. If you want Start.me to show up when you open a new tab, you need our New Tab extension. This extension also lets you save bookmarks and open tabs while browsing.
Here's everything you need to know.
Main Features New Tab Extension
Open your Start.me page with every new tab.
Save bookmarks as you browse.
Save open tabs in your Inbox or to a widget.
Search bookmarks from your address bar.
Import bookmarks directly from your browser.
Use shortcuts.
Installing the Extension
The extension is for Google Chrome and other similar browsers. There's a special version for Edge.
For Chrome (and other browsers based on Chromium, like Vivaldi):
Open the Chrome Web Store and search for "Start.me" (You can also click here).
Click Add to Chrome.
For Edge:
Open the Edge Web Store and search for "Start.me" (You can also click here).
Click Get.
Next, we ask you for the permissions we need to make Start.me work correctly. On Start.me we care about your privacy. That's why we limit the personal data we collect. We do need your permission to be able to communicate with our servers, to display your Start.me page, and to change the new tab page to your Start.me page. For more information about your privacy, read our Privacy declaration first. Then click Add extension.
After this, you will start the onboarding process. If you already have a Start.me account, you can skip this part. Click the arrow to continue, or the X to abort.
Related article
Because of limitations to the Firefox platform, there is no New Tab Add-On for Firefox. Read this article for a workaround.
Adding Bookmarks
If you want to bookmark a page, click the extension icon while you're on that page.
Instructions to save to your Inbox:
Click the bookmark icon in the header.
We will auto-save the page as a bookmark to your Inbox.
You can now click Close window and continue surfing (or click Remove to delete the bookmark).
Instructions to save to a selected widget:
Click the bookmark icon in the header.
Click the Save in box, to select a destination page and widget for your bookmark. You can also search by name.
If you want to, you can also change the Title or add a Description.
If you want to change the URL, you can do this too.
Click Save bookmark to confirm.
Setting Up the New Tab Page
Use the extension settings to choose which Start.me page you want as your new tab.
Instructions
Click the Cog button in the Extension window to open your preferences.
The first option is Select your new tab page. From the dropdown, select the personal page you want to set as your New Tab page.
Tip
If you don't want us to set the New Tab Page for you, you can remove the extension and use the Bookmarklet or the Bookmarker extension instead.
Using Shortcuts
The extension allows you to set up keyboard shortcuts for quick actions.
Instructions
Click the Cog button in the Extension window to open your preferences.
Click the Shortcuts tab.
Now you see the default shortcuts for Start.me. If you prefer a different combination, click Change.
We'll open the Extensions in your browser, where you can set the shortcuts you prefer.
Other Features
Other options you get with the extensions are:
Save or close multiple open tabs at once.
Import your existing bookmarks to Start.me.
Refresh your data if you use different logins.
Access your account details and support.
Tip
If you don't want Start.me as your new tab but still want its features, you can use the Bookmarker by Start.me extension instead.