How to Make Google Chrome Your Default Browser (Step-by-Step Guide)

How to Make Google Chrome Default Browser on Any Device

Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers in the world, known for its speed, simplicity, and seamless integration with Google services. If you’re tired of your current browser opening every time you click a link or open a web document, it’s time to make Chrome your default browser.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to make Google Chrome your default browser on Windows, Mac, and mobile devices in a few simple steps.

Why Set Google Chrome as Your Default Browser?

Setting Chrome as your default browser ensures that:

• All links open in Google Chrome automatically
• You get a faster, more secure browsing experience
• You can sync bookmarks, passwords, and history across devices
• Chrome extensions and Google apps work smoothly

How to Make Google Chrome Default on Windows 10 or 11

• Open Settings

Click the Start Menu and go to Settings > Apps > Default Apps.

• Locate the Web Browser Option

Scroll down to the “Web browser” section.

Select Google Chrome Click the current default browser (e.g., Microsoft Edge) and choose Google Chrome from the list.

• Confirm the Change

Chrome is now your default browser! Any web links you click will now open in Chrome.

How to Make Chrome Default on Mac (macOS)

• Open Google Chrome

Launch Chrome on your Mac.

• Go to Settings
  Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner > Settings.

• Set as Default
  Under the Default browser section, click Make default.

• Confirm in System Settings
  macOS will open System Settings. Choose Chrome from the list of available browsers.

That’s it! Chrome is now your default browser on macOS.

How to Set Google Chrome as Default on Android

• Open Settings on Your Phone
  Go to Apps or App Management.

• Default Apps
  Tap Default apps > Browser app.

• Choose Chrome
  Select Chrome from the list.

Now, links will automatically open in Google Chrome.

How to Set Chrome as Default Browser on iPhone (iOS)

• Open iPhone Settings
  Scroll down and tap on Chrome.

• Tap Default Browser App
  Choose Chrome instead of Safari.

Google Chrome will now open all web links by default on your iPhone.

Final Thoughts

Making Google Chrome your default browser ensures a smoother and more personalised browsing experience. Whether you're using Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS, setting Chrome as default takes only a few steps and unlocks the full potential of Google’s browsing tools.

Stay productive and connected with your favourite browser — Google Chrome!