Add favicon - new Google Sites
Add a favicon to your new Google Site so it can be see in visitors' web browser tabs, bookmarks and favourites
Instructions
Add a favicon to new Google Sites
- Use the three-dot More button (left of the Publish button).
- Choose the Add favicon option.
- Either Upload an image from your computer or Select and image by URL or choose from Google Search, Google Photos or Google Drive.
- Once uploaded or chosen you need to Publish your site to display your favicon on the published site.
Note
- If you do not upload a square image then Google Sites will add padding automatically.
- It can take a little time for the favicon to appear on the published site.
- If you want transparency in your favicon you need to upload a PNG with transparency in the image.
Availability
The add favicon feature was released to G Suite Rapid Release domains on 13 March 2018 and Scheduled Release two weeks later. Both rapid release and and schedule release take 15 days to rollout.
Delete your favicon
- Use the three-dot More button (left of the Publish button).
- Choose the Edit favicon option.
- Use the trash can/rubbish bin icon at the top right of the image to delete your favicon
- Once deleted you need to Publish your site to display the default new Google Sites favicon appear.
Change your favicon
- Delete your favicon (see instructions above)
- Add the new favicon you want to display (see instructions above)
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