How to set favicon for Sharepoint 2010

Create Gif or Jpg 16x16 pixels, 300 dpi

Convert Gif or Jpg to ICON file. You can use a free site to assist you. Example

http://www.prodraw.net/favicon/index.php

After you have successfully created and downloaded your Favicon.ico, unload the file to the style library images folder. (Site Actions/View all site Content/Style Library - Images folder)

From the Homepage, select site actions/edit in SharePoint Designer

Within SharePoint Designer you should see the root site. From "Site Objects", select "Master Pages"

Select and check-out v4.master. Note: you will see a green check next to v4.master

Click v4.master and select "Edit File" on the Customization section

Select "Find" from the ribbon and enter "SPShortcutIcon". This should position to the correct line to change

Note: if the following line is not found " , enter it before "

Lastly, change the path to the favicon.ico.

Example: "/Style%20library/images/favicon.ico"/> , enter it before "

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