To make Google Chrome your default browser, the steps vary slightly depending on your device and operating system:
On Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC
- Open Settings from the Start menu.
- Go to Apps > Default apps.
- Scroll to the Web browser section.
- Click the current default browser (likely Microsoft Edge).
- Select Google Chrome from the list to set it as default.
- Optionally, ensure Chrome is set as default for HTTP and HTTPS protocols by clicking those entries and choosing Chrome
On macOS
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Open Google Chrome.
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Click the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner, then select Settings.
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In the sidebar, click Default browser.
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Click Make default.
Alternatively: -
Open System Preferences from the Apple menu.
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Select General.
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Next to Default web browser , choose Google Chrome from the dropdown
On Android
- Open Settings on your device.
- Tap Apps or Apps & notifications.
- Tap Default apps under the General section.
- Tap Browser app.
- Select Chrome to make it your default browser
On iPhone (iOS 14 or later)
- Install and open the latest version of Chrome.
- Tap the three-dot menu (More) > Settings.
- Tap Default Browser > Open Chrome Settings.
- Tap Default Browser App and select Chrome
Setting Chrome as your default browser means any web links you click will automatically open in Chrome, allowing seamless syncing of bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history across devices
. These instructions cover the most common platforms and should help you make Google Chrome your default browser quickly and easily.
