HOW-TO: Change your default browser

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to change your default browser on different operating systems:

Windows 10 & 11

1. Open Settings:
   • Click on the Start Menu and then on the Settings icon (it looks like a gear).
   • Alternatively, you can press Windows + I to open the Settings directly.
2. Go to Apps:
   • In the Settings window, click on Apps.
3. Default Apps:
   • In the left-hand menu, click on Default apps.
4. Web Browser:
   • Scroll down to the Web browser section.
   • Click on the current default browser. A list of installed browsers will appear.
5. Select New Browser:
   • Select the browser you want to set as the default from the list.
6. Confirmation:
   • You might be prompted to confirm your choice. If so, click Yes or OK.

macOS

1. Open System Preferences:
   • Click on the Apple Menu in the top-left corner of your screen.
   • Select System Preferences.
2. Go to General:
   • In the System Preferences window, click on General.
3. Default Web Browser:
   • Near the bottom of the General preferences, you will see Default web browser.
   • Click on the dropdown menu and select your preferred browser from the list.

Android

1. Open Settings:
   • Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Apps:
   • Scroll down and tap on Apps or Apps & notifications.
3. Default Apps:
   • Tap on Default apps.
4. Browser App:
   • Tap on Browser app.
   • Select your preferred browser from the list.

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

1. Open Settings:
   • Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Scroll to Find Your Browser:
   • Scroll down to find the browser you want to set as default and tap on it.
3. Default Browser App:
   • Tap on Default Browser App.
   • Select your preferred browser from the list.

Linux (Ubuntu)

1. Open Settings:
   • Open the Settings application.
2. Go to Details:
   • In the Settings window, click on Details.
3. Default Applications:
   • Click on Default Applications in the left-hand menu.
4. Web:
   • In the Web section, click on the current default browser and select your preferred browser from the list.

By following these steps, you can easily change your default web browser on various devices and operating systems.