> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.userplane.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chrome Extension Shortcuts

> Quick reference for all the ways to access the Chrome extension

The Chrome extension provides several ways to access its features without navigating to the side panel first.

## Access methods

| Method                | How                                                            | Opens to                                |
| --------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| **Extension icon**    | Click the Userplane icon in the toolbar                        | Links list (home)                       |
| **Keyboard shortcut** | `Cmd+Shift+Y` (Mac) / `Ctrl+Shift+Y` (Windows/Linux)           | Create Link form                        |
| **Page context menu** | Right-click on any page → **Create Recording Link**            | Create Link form                        |
| **Icon context menu** | Right-click the extension icon → choose a view                 | Selected view                           |
| **Omnibox**           | Type `userplane` in address bar → Tab → type reference → Enter | Create Link form (reference pre-filled) |

## Omnibox

Type `userplane` in the Chrome address bar, press **Tab**, type a reference, and press **Enter**. The side panel opens with the Create Link form pre-filled.

<Frame caption="Activate the omnibox by typing userplane and pressing Tab">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/userplane/8_FOZno9A0XwGdNH/media/extension/extension-omnibox-create-link-part-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8_FOZno9A0XwGdNH&q=85&s=f023ba252a5ff54dd6d8d3147cf2d2a9" width="1612" height="1083" data-path="media/extension/extension-omnibox-create-link-part-1.png" />
</Frame>

<Frame caption="Side panel opens with the reference pre-filled">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/userplane/8_FOZno9A0XwGdNH/media/extension/extension-omnibox-create-link-part-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8_FOZno9A0XwGdNH&q=85&s=0241e235e8d11b3abe25b819797643a6" width="1612" height="1083" data-path="media/extension/extension-omnibox-create-link-part-2.png" />
</Frame>

## Extension icon context menu

Right-click the Userplane extension icon to access:

* **Create Recording Link** — opens the Create Link form.
* **View Recording Links** — opens the Links tab.
* **View Received Recordings** — opens the Recordings tab.
* **Help** — opens the Userplane documentation.

<Frame caption="Right-click the extension icon for quick access">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/userplane/8_FOZno9A0XwGdNH/media/extension/extension-context-menu-on-extension.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8_FOZno9A0XwGdNH&q=85&s=61d5a75feb63dcd88185cc8cff1d4495" width="1612" height="1082" data-path="media/extension/extension-context-menu-on-extension.png" />
</Frame>

## Page context menu

Right-click anywhere on a web page to find the **Create Recording Link** option.

<Frame caption="Right-click context menu on a webpage">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/userplane/8_FOZno9A0XwGdNH/media/extension/extension-context-menu-on-webpage.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8_FOZno9A0XwGdNH&q=85&s=088ad2e2ba7ae9fcab5327ed33710344" width="1496" height="969" data-path="media/extension/extension-context-menu-on-webpage.png" />
</Frame>

## Customizing the keyboard shortcut

The default shortcut is `Cmd+Shift+Y` (Mac) / `Ctrl+Shift+Y` (Windows/Linux). To change it:

1. Go to `chrome://extensions/shortcuts` in your browser.
2. Find the **Userplane** extension.
3. Click the pencil icon next to **Create Recording Link** and press your preferred key combination.

You can also access this from [extension settings](/integrations/chrome-extension-settings) by clicking the shortcut display.

<Frame caption="Customize keyboard shortcuts in Chrome settings">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/userplane/8_FOZno9A0XwGdNH/media/extension/extension-record-keyboard-shortcut.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8_FOZno9A0XwGdNH&q=85&s=cec076b7d0de7fb075d82184d8d7d57a" width="1496" height="970" data-path="media/extension/extension-record-keyboard-shortcut.png" />
</Frame>

## Related articles

* [Chrome Extension Link Creation](/integrations/chrome-extension-create-links) — detailed guide for each creation method.
* [Chrome Extension Side Panel](/integrations/chrome-extension-side-panel) — overview of the side panel navigation.
* [Chrome Extension Settings](/integrations/chrome-extension-settings) — configure preferences.