Have you ever clicked on a link in an email or a document and found that it opened in a different browser than the one you usually use? To fix this, you can set Google Chrome as your default browser. This blog post will guide you through the process step-by-step.
On Windows
If you’re using a Windows computer, here’s how:
- Open Google Chrome.
- In the top right corner, click the three dots (⋮) to open the menu.
- Select Settings.
- Scroll down to the bottom and click on Advanced.
- In the ‘Default browser’ section, click on the Make Default button.
- This will open the Default Apps settings in Windows. Scroll down until you see Web browser.
- Select Google Chrome to set it as your default browser.
On Mac
If you’re using a Mac, the steps are slightly different:
- Open Google Chrome.
- In the top right corner, click the three dots (⋮) to open the menu.
- Select Settings.
- Scroll down to the bottom and click on Advanced.
- In the ‘Default browser’ section, click on the Make Default button.
- This will open the General settings in Mac. Select Google Chrome from the ‘Default web browser’ drop-down menu.
On Android
For Android users, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your device.
- Scroll down and tap on Apps.
- Tap on Default apps.
- Tap on Browser app.
- Select Google Chrome from the list.
On iOS
If you’re an iOS user, the process is as follows:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down and tap on Chrome.
- Tap on Default Browser App.
- Select Chrome.
And that’s it! You’ve now set Google Chrome as your default browser on your respective device. From now on, any web links you click on will open in Chrome.