Setup Google Chrome as Default Web Browser on macOS

Chrome as Default Browser on Mac

Since you are using macOS, Apple Safari is set to your default web browser on all MacBooks. The following guide will help you setup Google Chrome as default web browser on macOS

Indeed, without a question, one of the best web browsers for Macs is Safari. It is user friendly, fast, secure, and provides good privacy protection.

Nevertheless, some people like Google Chrome above other browsers. This tutorial is for you if you are a Chrome lover who wants to set Chrome as your Mac’s default web browser.

Installing Chrome on your Mac is necessary if it isn’t already installed in order to be able to set it as your default browser. For optimal performance, please install the most recent version of Google Chrome from the official website.

On the other hand, if you have Chrome installed already on your Mac, continue with this article.

Make Chrome as Default Browser on Mac

In this article, we are going to tell you two different ways to setup Chrome as Mac’s default web browser.

Through macOS System Settings (Preferences)
From Google Chrome Settings

To make Google Chrome your primary web browser on macOS, follow one of the following methods:

Through macOS System Settings (Preferences)

Launch System Settings:

- To open System Settings or Preferences, click the Apple logo in the upper left corner of your screen and select system settings

Select to Desktop & Dock from the left pane:

- Scroll down to the right side option and locate Widgets

Set Chrome as Default Web Browser:

- Under widgets, go to the option “Default web browser” and select Google Chrome from the drop down list.

That’s all, you are done and now google Chrome is set to your default web browser on Mac.

From Google Chrome Settings

Open Google Chrome:

- First, open the Google Chrome browser on your MacBook

Go to Chrome Settings:

- In the upper right corner of the Chrome window, click the three vertical dots (Menu).
- Select Settings from the drop-down list

Make Google Chrome the default browser:

- In settings, from the left pane, navigate to and click on the Default browser option
- Click the Make default button to set your Chrome as the default browser. If you get a prompt, confirm your choice.

Finally, you have now successfully setup Google Chrome as the default web browser on your macOS. Google Chrome will now be your Mac’s default web browser if you follow any of the above methods.

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