Unzip the file and install the extension.
Click the button “Create now” and then download the zip file containing your Asana app for Windows on the next screen. We found that if loading the next page gets stuck, just reload the page after a few seconds.Adding an email address is mandatory, but you will still be able to download the app regardless of the email you enter. Add to the field for website URL, and name the app “Asana.” We also recommend uploading a custom icon so that the icon doesn’t appear blurry at certain sizes.
Method 4: How to use Web2Desk to create an Asana desktop app This could also cause issues with the attachment functionality of Asana, in which case you might need to use Asana in your browser temporarily. This means if your Asana Premium administrator enforces logins through Google, you won’t be able to use this. This method doesn’t seem to currently work with OAuth. If you want the app shortcut on the Taskbar, open the Start menu, go to the app, and then right-click on it and choose “More > Pin to taskbar”
Here are four methods to turn the web app into a Windows desktop app. It can be frustrating to have to switch between browser tabs or reopen windows every time you want to see what’s new in your Asana Inbox.Īsana doesn’t make a native desktop app for Windows, but with some clever McGyver-ing we can make an Asana app that lives right in your Windows 10 taskbar. Once Asana becomes a major part of your workflow, you need to check it many times throughout the day.