{"id":1272,"date":"2023-04-22T07:09:04","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T07:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/?p=1272"},"modified":"2023-04-22T07:09:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-22T07:09:04","slug":"how-to-make-chrome-default-browser-in-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-make-chrome-default-browser-in-mac.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Chrome Default Browser in Mac?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69ee094a4056e\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ee094a4056e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-make-chrome-default-browser-in-mac.html\/#How_do_I_change_my_default_browser_to_Chrome_on_Mac\" title=\"How do I change my default browser to Chrome on Mac?\">How do I change my default browser to Chrome on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-make-chrome-default-browser-in-mac.html\/#How_do_I_change_my_default_browser_on_Mac\" title=\"How do I change my default browser on Mac?\">How do I change my default browser on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-make-chrome-default-browser-in-mac.html\/#How_do_I_make_Google_Chrome_my_default_instead_of_Safari\" title=\"How do I make Google Chrome my default instead of Safari?\">How do I make Google Chrome my default instead of Safari?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-make-chrome-default-browser-in-mac.html\/#How_do_I_set_Chrome_as_my_default_browser\" title=\"How do I set Chrome as my default browser?\">How do I set Chrome as my default browser?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-make-chrome-default-browser-in-mac.html\/#Why_cant_I_set_Chrome_as_my_default_browser\" title=\"Why can&#8217;t I set Chrome as my default browser?\">Why can&#8217;t I set Chrome as my default browser?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-make-chrome-default-browser-in-mac.html\/#How_do_I_remove_Microsoft_Edge_as_my_default_browser\" title=\"How do I remove Microsoft Edge as my default browser?\">How do I remove Microsoft Edge as my default browser?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-make-chrome-default-browser-in-mac.html\/#How_do_I_switch_from_Safari_to_Chrome_on_Mac\" title=\"How do I switch from Safari to Chrome on Mac?\">How do I switch from Safari to Chrome on Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-make-chrome-default-browser-in-mac.html\/#How_do_I_change_from_Safari_to_Google_Chrome_on_my_Macbook_Pro\" title=\"How do I change from Safari to Google Chrome on my Macbook Pro?\">How do I change from Safari to Google Chrome on my Macbook Pro?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>To make Chrome your default browser on a Mac, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open Chrome on your Mac.<br \/>\n2. Click &#8220;Chrome&#8221; in the menu bar at the top of the screen.<br \/>\n3. Select &#8220;Preferences&#8221; from the drop-down menu.<br \/>\n4. In the &#8220;Default Browser&#8221; section, click &#8220;Make Default.&#8221;<br \/>\n5. A pop-up window will appear asking if you&#8217;re sure you want to change your default browser. Click &#8220;Use Google Chrome.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also make Chrome your default browser through your Mac&#8217;s system preferences:<\/p>\n<p>1. Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen.<br \/>\n2. Select &#8220;System Preferences&#8221; from the drop-down menu.<br \/>\n3. Click &#8220;General.&#8221;<br \/>\n4. In the &#8220;Default web browser&#8221; section, select &#8220;Google Chrome&#8221; from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve made Chrome your default browser, any links you click on in other applications will automatically open in Chrome.<\/p>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"p6NW0AbztJs\" playlabel=\"Play: Keynote (Google I\/O '18)\"><\/lite-youtube>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_change_my_default_browser_to_Chrome_on_Mac\"><\/span>How do I change my default browser to Chrome on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"zXMfs20Oa3g\" playlabel=\"Play: Keynote (Google I\/O '18)\"><\/lite-youtube>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_change_my_default_browser_on_Mac\"><\/span>How do I change my default browser on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing the default browser on a Mac is a simple process that can be completed through the System Preferences. Here&#8217;s how to do it:<\/p>\n<p>1. Click on the Apple logo in the top left corner of your screen and select <strong>&#8220;System Preferences&#8221;<\/strong> from the dropdown menu.<br \/>\n2. Select <strong>&#8220;General&#8221;<\/strong> from the System Preferences menu.<br \/>\n3. Under the <strong>&#8220;Default web browser&#8221;<\/strong> section, click on the current browser name.<br \/>\n4. A dropdown menu will appear with all installed browsers on your Mac. Choose the browser you want to use as your default browser.<br \/>\n5. The changes will be saved automatically, and your new default browser will be used for all web-related activities.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that some applications may still use the previously set default browser, in which case you may need to adjust the settings within that specific application. Additionally, some web browsers may prompt you upon opening to confirm that you want to make it your default browser.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_Google_Chrome_my_default_instead_of_Safari\"><\/span>How do I make Google Chrome my default instead of Safari?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To make Google Chrome your default browser instead of Safari on a Mac, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open Google Chrome on your Mac<br \/>\n2. Click on \u201cChrome\u201d from the top-left corner of your screen<br \/>\n3. Select \u201cPreferences\u201d from the dropdown menu<br \/>\n4. Scroll down and click on \u201cMake Google Chrome the default browser\u201d<br \/>\n5. A pop-up window will appear, click \u201cUse Chrome\u201d to confirm and make Google Chrome your default browser.<\/p>\n<p>Note that the process may vary for different operating systems or versions of Google Chrome. If you encounter any issues, consult the Google Chrome support page or Apple support page for more information.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_set_Chrome_as_my_default_browser\"><\/span>How do I set Chrome as my default browser?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To set Google Chrome as your default browser, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open Chrome on your computer.<br \/>\n2. Click on the three dots icon located at the top-right corner of the window.<br \/>\n3. Select <strong>&#8220;Settings&#8221;<\/strong> from the drop-down menu.<br \/>\n4. Scroll down and click on <strong>&#8220;Default browser.&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\n5. Click on the <strong>&#8220;Make Google Chrome the default browser&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also set Chrome as your default browser through the settings of your operating system. Here are the steps for some common operating systems:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Windows 10:<br \/>\n  &#8211; Go to Settings > Apps > Default apps.<br \/>\n  &#8211; Under <strong>&#8220;Web browser,&#8221;<\/strong> click on the current default browser and select Google Chrome.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; macOS:<br \/>\n  &#8211; Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > General.<br \/>\n  &#8211; Click on the <strong>&#8220;Default web browser&#8221;<\/strong> dropdown menu and select Google Chrome.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; iOS\/iPadOS:<br \/>\n  &#8211; Go to Settings > Chrome > Default Browser App.<br \/>\n  &#8211; Select Google Chrome from the list of available browsers.<\/p>\n<p>By setting Chrome as your default browser, any links you click on will automatically open in Chrome instead of any other browser.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_I_set_Chrome_as_my_default_browser\"><\/span>Why can&#8217;t I set Chrome as my default browser?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There could be several reasons why you can&#8217;t set Chrome as your default browser. Here are some possible explanations:<\/p>\n<p>1. Another browser is already set as the default: If you have previously set another browser as your default, it may be preventing you from setting Chrome as the default. In this case, you should go to your browser settings and change the default browser to Chrome.<\/p>\n<p>2. You don&#8217;t have the latest version of Chrome: If you are using an older version of Chrome, it may not have the necessary settings to be set as the default browser. You should check for updates and install the latest version of Chrome to ensure it has all the required settings.<\/p>\n<p>3. Permissions are not enabled: If you have disabled certain permissions for Chrome, it may not be able to function as the default browser. You should check your settings and enable any necessary permissions.<\/p>\n<p>4. Administrative restrictions: If you are using a computer that is managed by your workplace or school, there may be administrative restrictions in place that prevent you from changing the default browser.<\/p>\n<p>In general, to set Chrome as your default browser, you will need to access your browser settings and look for an option to set the default browser. On most systems, you can do this by going to Settings > Default apps > Web browser. If you are unable to set Chrome as the default using this method, you may need to explore the above explanations and troubleshoot the issue accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_remove_Microsoft_Edge_as_my_default_browser\"><\/span>How do I remove Microsoft Edge as my default browser?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few different methods for removing Microsoft Edge as your default browser, depending on your operating system:<\/p>\n<p>For Windows 10:<\/p>\n<p>1. Click on the Start menu in the lower-left corner of your screen and select <strong>&#8220;Settings.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2. In the Settings window, click on <strong>&#8220;Apps.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3. On the left side of the window, click on <strong>&#8220;Default apps.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4. On the right side of the window, scroll down to the <strong>&#8220;Web browser&#8221;<\/strong> section and click on the current default browser (which should be Microsoft Edge).<\/p>\n<p>5. Select a different browser from the list of installed browsers to set it as the default. If your preferred browser is not listed, you may need to install it first.<\/p>\n<p>For macOS:<\/p>\n<p>1. Click on the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen and select <strong>&#8220;System Preferences.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2. In the System Preferences window, click on <strong>&#8220;General.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3. At the bottom of the window, click on the current default browser (which should be Microsoft Edge).<\/p>\n<p>4. Select a different browser from the list of installed browsers to set it as the default. If your preferred browser is not listed, you may need to install it first.<\/p>\n<p>For iOS and iPadOS:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open the <strong>&#8220;Settings&#8221;<\/strong> app.<\/p>\n<p>2. Scroll down and click on the name of your preferred web browser under the <strong>&#8220;Installed Apps&#8221;<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n<p>3. Scroll down to the <strong>&#8220;Default Browser App&#8221;<\/strong> section and click on it.<\/p>\n<p>4. Select your preferred web browser from the list of available options.<\/p>\n<p>For Android:<\/p>\n<p>1. Open the <strong>&#8220;Settings&#8221;<\/strong> app.<\/p>\n<p>2. Scroll down and select <strong>&#8220;Apps &#038; notifications.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3. Scroll down and click on the name of your preferred web browser under the <strong>&#8220;All apps&#8221;<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n<p>4. Scroll down to the <strong>&#8220;Open by default&#8221;<\/strong> section and click on it.<\/p>\n<p>5. Select <strong>&#8220;Clear defaults&#8221;<\/strong> if Microsoft Edge is currently set as the default browser.<\/p>\n<p>6. Open a web page in your preferred browser and select <strong>&#8220;Always&#8221;<\/strong> when prompted to set it as the default.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_switch_from_Safari_to_Chrome_on_Mac\"><\/span>How do I switch from Safari to Chrome on Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Switching from Safari to Chrome on a Mac is a straightforward process, and you can follow the steps outlined below:<\/p>\n<p>1. Download Google Chrome: Visit the official Google Chrome website and download the latest version of the browser.<\/p>\n<p>2. Install Google Chrome: After downloading, locate the file in your downloads folder and double-click on it to start the installation process.<\/p>\n<p>3. Add Chrome to your Dock: Once the installation is complete, locate the Google Chrome icon in your applications folder and drag it to the Dock for easy access.<\/p>\n<p>4. Import bookmarks and settings: If you want to transfer your bookmarks and other settings from Safari to Chrome, click on the Chrome menu icon, select <strong>&#8220;Bookmarks,&#8221;<\/strong> and then click on <strong>&#8220;Import bookmarks and settings.&#8221;<\/strong> Choose Safari from the list of browsers, select the items you want to import, and click <strong>&#8220;Import.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>5. Make Chrome your default browser: If you want to set Chrome as your default web browser, click on the Apple menu, select <strong>&#8220;System Preferences,&#8221;<\/strong> and then click on <strong>&#8220;General.&#8221;<\/strong> Choose Chrome from the list of browsers under <strong>&#8220;Default web browser.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With these steps, you can effectively switch from Safari to Chrome on your Mac.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_change_from_Safari_to_Google_Chrome_on_my_Macbook_Pro\"><\/span>How do I change from Safari to Google Chrome on my Macbook Pro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To switch from Safari to Google Chrome on a MacBook Pro, you can follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<p>1. First, download and install Google Chrome on your MacBook Pro from the Google Chrome website or the App Store.<br \/>\n2. Once the installation is complete, open Google Chrome.<br \/>\n3. In the top left corner of your screen, next to the Apple logo, click the Google Chrome menu button.<br \/>\n4. Select \u201cPreferences\u201d from the drop-down list.<br \/>\n5. Under the \u201cGeneral\u201d tab, locate the \u201cDefault browser\u201d section.<br \/>\n6. Click on the \u201cMake Google Chrome the default browser\u201d button.<br \/>\n7. A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm that you want to change your default browser. Click \u201cUse Google Chrome\u201d to confirm.<br \/>\n8. 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