Trying to put System Preferences back on the Dock

I used to have the icon/link to System Preferences on my Dock but it has "disappeared." Realize I can find it on drop-down menu for Finder, then click that to open the System Preferences window, but the other is so much quicker as a route to that folder/window. Obviously, dragging that window to the Dock does not work; just moves it to bottom of my screen. Would appreciate a suggestion.
I tried searching Apple Help and it was most unhelpful. All the information about adding Applications to the Dock does not solve my problem.
Thanks. Sue

Just open your Applications folder and drag the System Preferences icon to the Dock, then right or ctrl click on icon and select keep in dock.

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