How to Quickly Access BIGContacts on Mobile (Without an App)

 

BIGContacts doesn’t offer a dedicated mobile app, but you can still access it from your phone, just like a desktop. In fact, you can turn the login page into a shortcut on your home screen—giving you one-tap access, just like an app icon.

 

This article shows you how to do that and make logging in faster and easier, especially if you use BIGContacts regularly from your phone.

 

 

Why Create a Shortcut Instead of Just Using the Browser?

 

Saving BIGContacts as a home-screen shortcut removes the friction of typing in the URL or searching for it in your tabs. If you often check contacts, log follow-ups, or review tasks while away from your desk, this gives you a faster and more reliable way to log in.

 

It’s also a practical workaround if you want app-like behavior without installing anything.

 

 

How to Add BIGContacts to Your Home Screen

 

For iPhone (Safari)

 

Open Safari and go to your BIGContacts login page.

 

Tap the Share icon in the browser toolbar.

Scroll down and select Add to Home Screen.

 

Enter a name for the shortcut (e.g., BIGContacts), then tap Add.

 

 

You’ll now see the shortcut on your home screen. Tapping it will open BIGContacts directly in Safari.

 

 

For Android (Chrome)

 

1. Open Chrome and navigate to the BIGContacts login page.

2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.

3. Select Add to Home screen.

4. Edit the shortcut name if needed, then tap Add.

The shortcut icon will now appear alongside your apps. It opens BIGContacts directly in Chrome.

 

 

Make Logging In Easier

 

If you’d like your device to remember your login credentials so you don’t have to re-enter them every time:

 

 

On iPhone (Safari)

 

• Go to Settings > Safari > Passwords.

• Enable AutoFill Passwords and make sure Safari is allowed to save passwords.

• The next time you log into BIGContacts, Safari will offer to remember your login.

 

 

On Android (Chrome)

 

• Open Chrome, tap the three-dot menu > Settings > Password Manager.

• Enable Offer to save passwords and Auto sign-in.

• When you log into BIGContacts, Chrome will prompt you to save the credentials.

 

Only enable this feature on your personal device for security reasons.

 

 

Saving BIGContacts as a Favorite on Windows Phones (Internet Explorer)

 

If you're using a Windows phone, you can save BIGContacts to your Favorites in Internet Explorer for quick access.

 

 

How to Add BIGContacts to Favorites

 

1. Open Internet Explorer on your phone.
2. Visit the BIGContacts login page.
3. Tap More (the three dots) and select Add to Favorites.
4. Internet Explorer will automatically fill in the website name and URL.
5. If needed, tap inside the text box to edit the name.
6. Tap Done to save.

 

How to Access and Manage Your Favorites

 

1. Open Internet Explorer and tap More > Favorites (or tap the star icon if set as your shortcut).
2. Find BIGContacts in the list and:
   • Tap it to open BIGContacts.
   • Tap and hold to edit the name or web address.
   • Tap and hold to delete it if needed.

 

Note: Internet Explorer on Windows phones does not support syncing favorites from your computer.

 

 

Using BIGContacts Without an App: What to Expect

 

For most users, yes. While you won’t get mobile-specific features like push notifications, BIGContacts’ mobile web interface is responsive and works well for tasks like:

• Viewing or editing contacts

• Adding follow-ups or notes

• Logging calls and meeting outcomes

• Checking your task list

 

This shortcut method keeps everything just a tap away without installing anything or managing app updates.