How to Set Google Chrome as the Default Browser for Windows and Mac Users
A QUICK GUIDE FOR SETTING GOOGLE CHROME AS YOUR DEFAULT BROWSER
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting Google Chrome as your default web browser.
Windows
- Click on Settings.
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- On the Windows Setting window, select Apps.
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- On the Apps page, click on Default apps on the left-hand side.
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- Locate the Web browser section.
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- Click on the web browser (i.e. Microsoft Edge). There should be a “choose an app” option that comes up. Select Google Chrome.
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- Congratulations! Google Chrome is now set as your default browser.
Mac (Apple)
- Launch the Chrome application on your Mac.
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- On the Menu Bar, select “Chrome" and then select “Preferences” from the drop-down menu options.
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- On the Settings page that displays, scroll down to the “Default Browser” section and click “Make default.”
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- Congratulations! Google Chrome is now set as your default browser.