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Useful for: Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Affiliates
Overview
Why Set a Default Browser?
Windows (10 and 11)
macOS (Monterey and later)
Linux (Ubuntu-based)
Your default browser opens whenever you click a web link (e.g., from an email or document). Setting your preferred browser (like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari) ensures a consistent experience across apps.
Open Settings (Press Windows + I)
Click Apps > Default apps
Scroll to Web browser
Click the current browser listed (e.g., Microsoft Edge)
Select your preferred browser (e.g., Chrome or Firefox) from the list
If prompted, choose "Switch anyway" to confirm your choice.
Open System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions)
Go to Desktop & Dock (or General)
Find Default web browser
Select your preferred browser from the dropdown list
You may need admin permissions to install or select certain browsers.
Open Settings
Go to Default Applications
Choose your browser under Web
Type the following command into the Terminal
xdg-settings set default-web-browser firefox.desktop