Set Chrome as your default web browser Important: If you don't have Google Chrome on your computer yet, first download and install Chrome.

Make Google your default search engine To get results from Google each time you search, you can make Google your default search engine. Set Google as your default on your browser If your browser isn’t listed below, check its help resources for info about changing search settings.

Tips: You can set up shortcuts to search specific sites. You can edit or turn off the shortcuts for open tabs, bookmarks, and browsing history in site searches. But they can't be deleted. You can’t edit, delete, or set Gemini as your default search engine. Learn how to use the Gemini web app to get answers in Chrome.

Tip: If you've used a different browser, like Firefox, you can import your settings into Chrome. If you have issues when you download Chrome on your Windows computer, use the alternate link to download Chrome on a different computer.

Choose a browser below, then follow the steps on your computer. If you don't see your browser below, go to the "Help" section of your browser and look for information on how to change your browser’s homepage.

On your computer, select Start . Select Settings Apps Default apps. Under "Set defaults for applications," in the search box, enter Chrome. Select Google Chrome. At the top, next to "Make Google Chrome your default browser," select Set default. To make sure the change is applied to the correct file types, review the list under the "Set default file types or link types."

Here are the steps to change the default web browser on your Windows 11 computer and set it to Google Chrome for a fast and secure browsing experience.

The settings you can choose depend on whether you're on a computer, tablet, or phone. SafeSearch filters Search with autocomplete Spoken answers Where results open Even if you select "Open each selected result in a new browser window," Google Image search results always open in a new tab. Past searches Language Location Handwrite Video Videos can start to play automatically without sound. You ...

Set your startup page You can control what page or pages appear when you launch Chrome on your computer.

Set Chrome as your default web browser Open Chrome . Tap More Make Chrome default. Select the button next to “Chrome.”