Make Google Chrome Your Default Browser

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Set Chrome as your default so web links open in Chrome automatically. Chrome must already be installed.

Windows 11

  1. Open Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps.
  2. Search for and select Google Chrome.
  3. Select Set default near the top.

Mac

  1. Open Apple menu > System Settings > Desktop & Dock.
  2. Scroll to Default web browser and choose Google Chrome. You can also search System Settings for “default web browser.”

Mac System Settings search for default web browser, with Google Chrome selected in Desktop and Dock.

In Desktop & Dock, choose Google Chrome under Default web browser.

If the setting is unavailable

District management may control the setting. Contact IT if Chrome is missing or the option is locked. Do not remove management settings.

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