Change the Default Browser on a Mac
Make Chrome, Firefox, or any browser open your links by default.
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Step-by-step instructions
Want Chrome, Firefox, or another browser to open your links instead of Safari? On macOS the default browser is set in System Settings — here's how to change it in three clicks.
- Open System Settings and click "Desktop & Dock" in the left sidebar.
- Scroll down to the "Widgets" section and click the "Default web browser" dropdown — it shows Safari by default.
- Choose your preferred browser, such as Google Chrome, from the list. macOS switches your default browser immediately.
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