How to Set Chrome as Default Browser

The quickest way to make Chrome your default browser on any computer is inside Chrome: select More (⋮) > Settings, and in the Default browser section select Make default. If there is no button, Chrome is already your default. Below are the steps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone, following Google’s default browser help. If you don’t have Chrome yet, get it for Windows, Mac, Android or iPhone first.

How to Set Chrome as Default Browser on Windows

Windows 11

1. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps.
2. Under “Set defaults for applications,” type Chrome in the search box and select Google Chrome.
3. At the top, next to “Make Google Chrome your default browser,” select Set default.

For more detail, see how to make Chrome the default browser on Windows 11.

Windows 10

1. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps.
2. Under Web browser, select your current browser.
3. In the “Choose an app” window, select Google Chrome.

Alternative Method Using Chrome Settings

1. Open Chrome and select More (⋮) > Settings.
2. In the Default browser section, select Make default.

How to Set Chrome as Default Browser on macOS

These are Apple’s steps for current versions of macOS:

1. From the Apple menu, choose System Settings.
2. Click Desktop & Dock in the sidebar.
3. Scroll down and choose Google Chrome from the Default web browser menu.

Using Chrome Settings on macOS

1. Open Chrome and select More (⋮) > Settings.
2. In the Default browser section, select Make default.

How to Set Chrome as Default Browser on Linux

1. Open Chrome and select More (⋮) > Settings.
2. In the Default browser section, select Make default.
3. If you don’t find the button, Chrome is already your default browser.

How to Set Chrome as Default Browser on Android

1. Open Chrome.
2. Tap More (⋮) > Make Chrome default.
3. Select the button next to Chrome.

You can also tap More (⋮) > Settings > Default browser.

How to Set Chrome as Default Browser on iPhone and iPad

1. Open the Settings app, then tap Apps.
2. Tap Default Apps > Browser App.
3. Select Chrome.

You can also start in Chrome: tap More > Settings > Default Browser. See how to set Chrome as the default on iPhone for both routes.

In some countries, Google notes you may be asked to choose a default browser. You can change your default browser at any time with the steps above.