From its classic yet advanced features to over-the-top technology, from a completely friendly user-interface to interesting updates, it is not-at-all surprising that Google Chrome is the most installed web browser today. To set up Chrome as a default browser is extremely advisable as it will increase the working speed and you will enjoy incredible features. Here, in this blog, we are going to show you how to make Chrome as default browser for Windows, macOs, Android, and iOS (iPad and iPhone.)
Before you start with the process of setting up Google Chrome as default browser, you need to ensure that you have downloaded and installed it in your systems.
How to make Chrome a default browser in Windows 10?
The steps for setting Chrome as default browser in Windows 10 is a little lengthier than that of Windows 7 or 8. But, here you have to change a few settings. So, we have jotted down the steps below for your help.
- From the ‘Start Menu,’ go to ‘Settings’
- Choose the option that says “System”
- In the left pane, you will see the option for ‘Default Apps.’ You need to click on the same
- Under “Web Browser,” navigate to “Microsoft Edge” and click on it
- From the new menu that pops up on your screen, make sure that you have clicked on “Google Chrome”’
You can again change the default browser by repeating the same steps.
How to make Chrome a default browser in Windows 8 and Below?
- On your computer/ laptop
- Now, you need to click the Start menu
- Click on the Control Panel
- Click Programs and then Default Programs
- Now, you need to set your default programs
- Select Google Chrome from the left
- Click on ‘Set this program as default.’
- Click OK.
How to set Chrome as default browser on macOS?
For making Chrome as the default browser on macOS, you need to go the settings. The shortcut to open settings is:
Click on Chrome, then on Preferences and from the menu bar, click on Cmd+ for going to the settings menu directly.
- Once you have opened the settings, click on “Default Browser” from the panel on the left side,
- Now, you need to click on “Make Default” under the section for Default Browser
- You need to click on “Use Chrome” to change your default browser
- Now, Chrome will be your default browser
- If you don’t find the option for “Make Default,” then Chrome is already your default browser
Steps for setting Chrome as default browser on iPhone and iPad
To be honest, it is quite impossible to make Chrome as default browser on iPhone and iPadOS. However, there are hacks that would let you access Chrome faster and easily. We have come up two such hacks for you.
Method 1:
- You need to make a room on the dock and free up the space by removing apps from there
- You can remove the app by long-pressing it and when the “X” marks appear on its top.
- Now, drag the app to your home screen and release it
- Now, in the similar pattern drag and drop the Chrome app to the dock
- On the top-right corner, you will find the option for “Done.” Click on it.
Method 2:
- At first, you need to add the “Open in Chrome” shortcut
- Now, the shortcut will be added to the phone’s share sheet
- Now, next time when you open the link in Safari, click on the share button, available at the bottom of the browser
- Scroll down the share sheet and choose the option to open it in Chrome
How to make Chrome the default browser in Android devices?
- At first, you need to open the settings app on your phone to make chrome default browser android
- Now, click on “Apps”
- Now, you are required to click on the three dots available at the upper-right corner of the screen
- From the drop-down menu, click on “Default Apps”
- Now, you need to click on the “Browser Apps”
- Now, you need to click on Chrome to set it as a default web browser
Try out the above-given steps for setting up Chrome as the default browser on your device and enjoy a hassle-free and user-friendly browsing experience from Windows, iOS, MacOS, and Android devices.
