How To Make Google Chrome Your Default Browser (FAST & EASY)
Learn how to make Google Chrome your default browser on a Windows PC or Mac. Follow this fast and easy step-by-step guide to quickly update your settings.
Key Takeaways
Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers available, and setting it as your default ensures that any web links you click in emails, documents, or other apps open exactly where you want them to.
If you want to make Google Chrome the default browser on your laptop or desktop computer, the process is incredibly fast and easy. The steps below are specifically tailored for a Windows PC, but Mac users will find the process very similar.
How to Set Google Chrome as Your Default Browser
Follow these simple steps to lock in Google Chrome as your primary browser:
FAQ
What is the benefit of changing my default web browser to Chrome?
Setting Chrome as your default ensures that any web links you click from external sources, like emails, documents, or other desktop apps, will automatically open exactly where you want them to.
Are the instructions for making Chrome the default browser the same on a Mac?
The steps outlined are specifically tailored for a Windows PC, but Mac users will find the process to be very similar when navigating through Chrome's settings.
Open the Chrome Menu: Launch Google Chrome and click the three dots located in the upper right corner of the browser window.
Access Settings: From the drop-down menu that appears, click on Settings.
Navigate to Default Browser Options: Look at the left-hand sidebar menu and click on Default browser.
Initiate the Change: Click the Make default button.
Confirm in Windows Settings: Clicking the button will automatically open the Windows settings window for default apps on your computer. Look at the top of this window for the "Make Google Chrome your default browser" prompt.
Set as Default: Click the Set default button, and you are completely set up.
Your computer will now automatically use Google Chrome to open web links moving forward.
Quick Navigation Reference
If you are already familiar with your computer settings and just need a quick reminder of the click path, use the table below:
Step
Action to Take
Location
1
Click the Three Dots
Upper right corner of Chrome
2
Select Settings
Drop-down menu
3
Click Default browser
Left-hand sidebar
4
Click Make default
Main settings panel
5
Click Set default
Windows System Settings window
Keep Learning
Now that your default browser is successfully set to Google Chrome, you might want to learn a few more helpful tech tips. If you want to keep learning and optimizing your computer experience, check out this recommended tutorial next:
Why did my Windows settings open when I clicked 'Make default' in Chrome?
Clicking the 'Make default' button in Chrome automatically opens the Windows settings window for default apps. You must click 'Set default' in this Windows prompt to finalize the change.
Are there more video tutorials to help optimize my computer experience?
Yes! Once you have finished setting up Chrome, you can keep learning by watching our recommended next tutorial.
