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How to Make Google Your Home Page

Make Google your starting point every time

By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 24, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Chrome Safari Firefox Microsoft

What to Know

You can change most home pages to Google by clicking Settings or Preferences before finding options for the home screen or home page. Google Chrome and Firefox typically have Google as their default home page. Most browsers require you to type in http://www.google.com to confirm it as your choice. This article teaches you how to make Google your home page on all major browsers, including Safari, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Firefox. It also shows you how to make Google Chrome your default browser.

How to Make Google Your Home Page

Setting Google as your home page is a relatively simple process, with many browsers already having it as their default. However, if you need to set it manually, the process is still reasonably easy to follow. Here's how to make Google your home page on Safari.
Google Chrome and Firefox have Google as their default home page, so there's no need to change it manually. Open Safari. Click Safari. Click Preferences. Click General. Under Home page, type in http://www.google.com to set the home page to Google. Close the window to confirm your choice.

Can I Make Google My Home Page on Windows

Windows users may prefer to use Microsoft Edge as their browser of choice. Changing its home page to Google is a relatively straightforward process. Here's what to do. Open Microsoft Edge. Click the ellipsis in the right hand corner of the window. Click Settings. Click Start, home, and new tabs. Under the Home button, type http://www.google.com to make it the home page. Click Save.

How Can I Set Google as My Default Browser

If you prefer to use Google Chrome as your browser, it's easy enough to set up. Here's how. Open Google Chrome. Click the ellipsis in the right hand corner of the window. Click Settings. Click Default browser. Click Make Default. Google Chrome is now your default browser.

Where Is My Google Home Page

You can typically summon up your Google home page in all browsers by opening a new tab by tapping ctrl + t on your keyboard (or cmd + t on a Mac) or by clicking File > New Tab when the browser is open.

Why Can t I Set Google as My Home Page

While Google Chrome and Firefox have Google as their standard home page, there can be issues where other websites hijack the home page. Here's how to change things back to Google on Google Chrome. Open Google Chrome. Click the ellipsis in the right hand corner. Click Settings. Click Appearance. Click the toggle next to Show Home button. Click the toggle next to Enter custom web address and enter http://www.google.com

Set Google as Your Home Page in Firefox

On Firefox, the process is slightly different. Here's what to do.
Open Firefox. Click the icon with the three lines in the top right hand corner. Click Settings. Click Home. Click the drop down menu next to Home page and new windows. Click Custom URLs. Type in http://www.google.com to make it your home page. FAQ How do I make Yahoo my home page in Google Chrome? To make Yahoo your home page in Google Chrome, launch Chrome and click Customize and control Google Chrome (vertical three dots in the upper-right). Select Settings > Appearance and toggle on Show Home Button. Type www.yahoo.com into the text box. Now, when you click the Home button on the browser bar, you'll go to Yahoo. How do I make Google my home page on an iPhone? If you're using Safari on an iPhone, there's no real home page when you launch the browser. Instead, you'll see Favorites, Frequently Visited sites, and other options. You can, however, change your default search engine to Google. Launch the Settings app and tap Safari > Search Engine. Tap Google to select it. How do I make Google my home page on an Android? To set your home page to Google on your Android device, launch the Chrome app and tap More (three dots) > Settings. Under Advanced, tap Homepage, and then choose Google as Chrome's home page. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Make Google Your Default Search Engine How to Turn off Incognito Mode How to Set the Home Page to Your Favorite Website How to Install Google Chrome on Windows 11 How to Turn Off a Pop-Up Blocker on a Mac How to Stop Autoplay Videos Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome Allow or Deny Access to Your Physical Location Settings How to Use Firefox for Mac How to Change the Default Browser in Windows How to Change the Internet Explorer Home Page How to Download a Different Samsung TV Internet Browser How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Your Browser How to Change the Default Browser in Thunderbird How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site How to Make IE11 the Default Browser in Windows Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies