{"id":63714,"date":"2025-06-07T18:05:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T10:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=63714"},"modified":"2025-06-08T09:56:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T01:56:59","slug":"how-to-change-default-browser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-change-default-browser\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Default Browser on Any Browser or Device"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever felt annoyed about opening a link or file always from a browser you barely use? This is because this browser is set as the default on your device. You\u2019ve come to the right place. This post explains the guide on how to change the default browser. The benefits of the default switch are also mentioned at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change Default Browser in Browsers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to change your default browser is to do the switch in the browser you want to set as the default. Since the steps vary between browsers, we&#8217;ve provided guides for the most popular ones to help you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that after you click the \u201cMake default\u201d button, you might be navigated to the Windows settings to change your default browser. You can follow the next section in this post to complete the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/edge\/?form=MA13FJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Edge<\/a><\/strong> as the Default Browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Edge browser and click the three dots in the upper right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cDefault browser\u201d from the left sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cMale default\u201d under \u201cDefault browser\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Set <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Chrome<\/a><\/strong> as the Default Browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In the Chrome browser, click the three-dot icon in the top right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cDefault browser\u201d from the left menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cMake default\u201d under \u201cDefault browser\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-1-1024x711.png\" alt=\"Click \u201cMake default\u201d in the Chrome Browser\" class=\"wp-image-63715\" style=\"width:550px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-1-1024x711.png 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-1-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-1-768x533.png 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-1.png 1277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Set <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Firefox<\/a><\/strong> as the Default Browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On Firefox, click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cGeneral\u201d in the settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the \u201cMake Default\u201d button in the \u201cGeneral\u201d panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/opera-vs-opera-gx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Opera or Opera GX<\/a><\/strong> the Default Browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On the Opera\/Opera GX browser, click the browser icon in the top left corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cBrowser\u201d from the left panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Browser tab, scroll down to the \u201cDEFAULT BROWSER\u201d section and click \u201cMake default\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change Default Browser on Windows 11\/10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On both Windows 10 and Windows 11, Microsoft Edge is set as the default browser. In the past, it was difficult to do the default switch, but now it is way easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change Default Browser on Windows 10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to change the default browser on a Windows 10 PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press Win + I to open the settings on your Windows 10 PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cApps\u201d from the settings page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cDefault apps\u201d from the left sidebar of the \u201cApps\u201d page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under \u201cChoose default apps\u201d, scroll down to the \u201cWeb browser\u201d section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the current default browser (generally Edge) and choose a new browser, like Chrome, to set as the default.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Done. The browser you choose should be set as the default. Now, if you click a link from Outlook, the link should be opened in the new default browser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-2.png\" alt=\"Change the Default Browser from Edge to Chrome on Windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-63716\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:463px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-2.png 930w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-2-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-2-768x696.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change Default Browser on Windows 11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to switch the default browser on your Windows 11 PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press Win + S, search for \u201cDefault apps\u201d, and press the Enter key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under \u201cChoose default apps\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to find the browser you want to set as the default.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the browser and then the \u201cSet default\u201d button next to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Done. The browser you choose should be set as the default. You can open files, links, or other web pages from the new default browser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-3-1024x421.png\" alt=\"Click the \u201cSet default\u201d Button Next to the Browser You Want to Set as Default\" class=\"wp-image-63717\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:596px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-3-1024x421.png 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-3-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-3-768x316.png 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-3.png 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change Default Browser on Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is simple to change the default browser on your Mac. Here\u2019s how to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open \u201cSystem Settings\u201d on your Mac.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cDesktop &amp; Dock\u201d from the left sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under \u201cWidgets\u201d, click the drop-down menu next to \u201cDefault web browser\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a browser to set up as the default.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Done. Now, the browser you choose should be set as the default on your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-4.png\" alt=\"Choose a Browser from the Drop-down menu\" class=\"wp-image-63718\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:474px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-4.png 728w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-4-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change Default Browser on Android, iPhone, and iPad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Switching the default browser on a mobile device is very easy. You can either choose to do the change from within the browser (the first part in the post) or to go to the settings on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change Default Browser on Android<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of Android device models. A general way for the default switch is to go to \u201cSettings\u201d &gt; \u201cApps\u201d or \u201cApps Notifications\u201d. Then, choose a \u201cDefault apps\u201d option and then \u201cBrowser app\u201d or something similar. Then, you can select a new browser you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use a Xiaomi smartphone, you can refer to the steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open \u201cSettings\u201d on your Xiaomi phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and choose \u201cApps\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cManage apps\u201d in the \u201cApps\u201d page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the three dots on the upper right of the \u201cManage apps\u201d page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cDefault apps\u201d from the drop-down menu. In some models, you might need to tap \u201cOther settings\u201d first from the drop-down menu and then choose \u201cDefault apps\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cBrowser\u201d under \u201cDefault apps\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the browser you wish to use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Done. Now, the browser you select should be set as the default on your Xiaomi smartphone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-5.png\" alt=\"Choose \u201cBrowser\u201d Under \u201cDefault apps\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-63719\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:249px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-5.png 330w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-5-173x300.png 173w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change Default Browser on iOS and iPadOS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, changing the default browser (Safari) on an iPhone or iPad was not easy. However, now you can freely do the default switch. Here\u2019s how to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to \u201cSettings\u201d on your iPhone or iPad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and choose \u201cApps\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cDefault Apps\u201d at the top of the \u201cApps\u201d page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cBrowser App\u201d in the \u201cDefault Apps\u201d page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the browser you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Done. Safari should now be replaced by Chrome or other browsers as the default.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/safari-vs-chrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Safari vs Chrome: All the Differences Are Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-6.png\" alt=\"Choose Your Desired Browser in the \u201cDefault Apps\u201d Page\" class=\"wp-image-63720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-6.png 262w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-change-default-browser-6-245x300.png 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Changing the Default Internet Browser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you switch the default browser, you can enjoy these benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quicker Browsing Performance:<\/strong> Browsers such as Chrome or Brave often deliver faster speeds than default system browsers like Edge or Safari.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevent Unintended Browser Openings:<\/strong> Making your favorite browser the default stops the system from launching links in browsers you dislike or rarely use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greater Customization:<\/strong> You may want to select a browser that provides a wider range of themes, extensions, and settings to personalize your browsing experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrated Ad Blocking:<\/strong> Numerous alternative browsers come with built-in ad blockers or allow extensions that eliminate intrusive ads and pop-ups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compatibility with Latest Web Technologies:<\/strong> Older or default browsers may lack support for new web features, so switching to a modern browser improves website compatibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seamless Cross-Device Syncing:<\/strong> Browsers such as Chrome and Firefox enable you to synchronize bookmarks, browsing history, and passwords across multiple devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Privacy and Security:<\/strong> Browsers like Firefox and Brave offer improved privacy protections, such as blocking trackers and cookies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you want to enhance the security of your browsing experience, you can try using a robust VPN. <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LightningX VPN<\/a> is one of the most secure VPNs that can protect your data and privacy from being leaked. This VPN uses the best VPN protocols, like WireGuard, based on military-grade algorithms like AES-256-GCM and ChaCha20-Poly1305. Plus, it follows a strict no-logs policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/download\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;background-color:#ffb700;padding-top:10px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get LightningX VPN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is simple to change the default browser on different devices. On a Windows PC, you can go to \u201cDefault apps\u201d in the settings to change the default browser. It is quite similar on a Mac. Simply go to \u201cDesktop &amp; Dock\u201d in \u201cSystem Settings\u201d to do the switch. On a mobile device, go to \u201cApps\u201d in the settings and then find the settings for changing the default browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also go to the settings of different browsers and find the settings for the default browser switch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever felt annoyed about opening a link or file [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":63723,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"wp-custom-template-en","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[500],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":63714,"cn":63726,"ja":63735,"ko":63737,"ru":63738,"es":63739},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63714"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63714"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63714\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63722,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63714\/revisions\/63722"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63714"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63714"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}