How to Set Chrome as Your Default Browser in 2026

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To define Google Chrome as the default browser on Windows, go to Settings > Apps > Default Apps, then select Chrome at «Web Browser».

If you haven't yet Chrome On your computer, start by downloading and installing it from the official website of Google.

Step-by-step instructions under Windows

By default, Windows establishes ties with Microsoft Edge, but you can replace it with just a few clicks.

The steps are the same for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Define Chrome as the default browser on Windows 10 and Windows 11

On Windows 11, the process is a little different: first, you select the app, then you set it as default browser.

  • Open the menu To start up.
Open the Windows Start menu to begin setup.
Open the Windows Start menu to begin setup. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr
  • Access the Settings.
Open the Windows System Settings panel.
Opening the Windows System Settings panel. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr
  • Select Applications.
Navigate to the section on application management.
Navigate to the section on application management. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr
  • Go to the menu for default apps.
Select the tab that lets you choose your default programs.
Select the tab that lets you choose your default programs. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr
  • Click on the default browser and select “Google Chrome”.
Select Google Chrome from the list to replace your current browser.
Select Google Chrome from the list to replace the current browser. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Chrome will now open automatically all your web links.

Bonus tip: pin Chrome on the taskbar

To access Chrome With just one click, you can pin it directly to the taskbar.

  • Open Chrome on your computer.
  • Make a right click on its icon in the taskbar.
  • Click on Pin to the taskbar.
Pin the Chrome icon for quick, one-click access.
Pin the Chrome icon for quick, one-click access. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Define Chrome as the default browser on Mac

On Mac, the process goes through the system preferences in’Apple. Start by downloading and installing Google Chrome if you haven't already done so.

  • Open the System settings on your macOS.
Access to macOS System Settings.
Accessing macOS System Settings. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr
  • Go to the section “Desk and Dock”.
Navigate to the interface and Dock customization options.
Navigating to the interface and Dock customization options. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr
  • Scroll down to Default browser.
Location of the default web browser configuration option.
Location of the default web browser configuration option. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr
  • Click on it and choose Google Chrome.
Setting Google Chrome as the new default browser on Mac. ©Antonin for Alucare.fr

Chrome immediately becomes your default browser on Mac.

All links you open from your apps will now be handled by Google Chrome on your iPhone Where iPad.

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