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How to Access Niobi on Mobile and Add It to Your Home Screen

Learn how to access Niobi on your phone and add Niobi to your home screen on Android or iPhone for quick, app-like access.

By Niobi Team · Published 2026-08-18

Introduction Niobi doesn't currently have a dedicated app in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store — but you can still get an app-like experience on your phone. By opening Niobi in your mobile browser and adding it to your home screen, you'll get a Niobi icon you can tap just like any other app, with no browser bars or address fields in the way. In this guide, you'll learn how to: - Access Niobi from your phone's browser - Add Niobi to your home screen on Android - Add Niobi to your home screen on iPhone (iOS) Time estimate: 3 minutes\ Difficulty: Beginner Before You Start You'll need: - A smartphone (Android or iPhone) with an internet connection - Your Niobi login credentials - A mobile browser — Chrome on Android, or Safari on iPhone (Safari is required for this to work on iOS) How to Add Niobi to Your Home Screen on Android Step 1: Open Niobi in Chrome Open Chrome (or your default browser) on your Android phone. Step 2: Go to Niobi Go to app.niobi.co. Log in with your Niobi credentials if prompted. Step 3: Add Niobi to Your Home Screen Tap the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser. From the menu, tap Add to Home screen (this may also appear labeled as Install app or Download, depending on your browser version). Step 4: Confirm Confirm by tapping Add or Install when prompted. A Niobi icon will now appear on your home screen. Tap it anytime to open Niobi directly — no need to open your browser and type the URL again. How to Add Niobi to Your Home Screen on iPhone (iOS) Step 1: Open Safari Open Safari on your iPhone. This must be done in Safari — other browsers like Chrome on iOS don't support this feature. Step 2: Go to Niobi Go to app.niobi.co. Log in with your Niobi credentials if prompted. Step 3: Open the Share Menu Tap the Share icon — the square with an arrow pointing up, found in the bottom toolbar (or top-right, depending on your iOS version). Step 4: Select "Add to Home Screen" Scroll down the share menu and tap Add to Home Screen. Step 5: Confirm Confirm the name (you can keep it as "Niobi" or edit it) and tap Add in the top-right corner. A Niobi icon now appears on your home screen. Tap it anytime for quick, app-like access to Niobi. Tips & Best Practices - Stay logged in: Most browsers keep you signed in between sessions, so you won't need to log in every time you tap the icon. - One icon per device: You only need to do this once per phone — the icon stays on your home screen like any other app. - Update your bookmark if the icon disappears: If you ever clear your browser data or reset your phone, just repeat these steps to re-add the icon. - Use a strong passcode: Since the home screen icon gives quick access to your Niobi account, make sure your phone itself is protected with a passcode, Face ID, or fingerprint lock. Frequently Asked Questions Is there a Niobi app on the App Store or Google Play? Not at this time. Adding app.niobi.co to your home screen is the recommended way