Make Chrome your default browser

Make Chrome your default browser

When you set Chrome as your default browser, links open automatically in Chrome.

In some countries, you may be asked to choose your default browser. You can change your default browser anytime.

Set Chrome as your default web browser

Important: If you don't have Google Chrome on your computer yet, first download and install Chrome.

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Windows 11
  1. On your computer, select Start Start menu.
  2. Select Settings Settings and then Apps and then Default apps.
  3. Under "Set defaults for applications," in the search box, enter Chrome.
  4. Select Google Chrome.
  5. At the top, next to "Make Google Chrome your default browser," select Set default.
    • To make sure the change is applied to the correct file types, review the list under the "Set default file types or link types."

To easily open Chrome later, add a shortcut to your taskbar. Learn how to create a shortcut for Chrome.

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Windows 10
  1. On your computer, select Start Start menu.
  2. Select Settings Settings.
  3. Open your default apps:
    • Original version: Select System and then Default apps.
    • Creators Update: Select Apps and then Default apps.
  4. At the bottom, under "Web browser," select your current browser.
  5. In the "Choose an app" window, select Google Chrome.

To easily open Chrome later, add a shortcut to your taskbar. Learn how to create a shortcut for Chrome.

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Mac
  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, select More  and then Settings.
  3. In the "Default browser" section, select Make default.
    • If you don't find the button, Chrome is already your default browser.

To easily open Chrome later, add a shortcut to your dock. Learn how to create a shortcut for Chrome.

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