Change your default browser

Change Your Default Browser

Changing your default browser ensures that all web links open in your preferred application. Here's how to do it across major operating systems:

🖥️ Windows 10 & 11

  1. Open Settings

    • Click the Start Menu → Settings (gear icon)
    • Or press Windows + I

  2. Go to Apps

    • In the Settings window, click Apps

  3. Default Apps

    • Select Default apps from the left-hand menu

  4. Change Web Browser

    • Scroll to Web browser
    • Click the current browser and choose your preferred one from the list

  5. Confirm

    • If prompted, click Yes or OK

🍎 macOS

  1. Open System Preferences

    • Click the Apple Menu → System Preferences

  2. Go to General

    • Select General

  3. Change Default Browser

    • Find Default web browser near the bottom
    • Choose your preferred browser from the dropdown list

📱 Android

  1. Open Settings

    • Launch the Settings app

  2. Go to Apps

    • Tap Apps or Apps & notifications

  3. Default Apps

    • Tap Default apps

  4. Change Browser App

    • Tap Browser app
    • Select your preferred browser

📱 iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  1. Open Settings

    • Launch the Settings app

  2. Find Your Browser

    • Scroll to the browser you want to set as default and tap it

  3. Set as Default

    • Tap Default Browser App
    • Choose your preferred browser

🐧 Linux (Ubuntu)

  1. Open Settings

    • Launch the Settings application

  2. Go to Details

    • Click Details

  3. Default Applications

    • Select Default Applications from the left menu

  4. Change Web Browser

    • In the Web section, choose your preferred browser

✅ Summary

Changing your default browser is a quick way to streamline your browsing experience. Whether you're on a desktop or mobile device, these steps will help you make the switch easily.

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