To make Google the browser that opens all your links, you’re really making Google Chrome your default browser. Below are the quickest paths on the most common devices.

On Windows 11 or Windows 10 (make Chrome the default)

  1. Open Settings.
    • Press the Windows key and type “Settings”, then hit Enter.
  2. Go to Apps.
  3. Click Default apps.
  4. In the search box under “Set defaults for applications”, type Chrome (or “Google Chrome”).
  5. Click Google Chrome.
  6. At the top, click the button that says “Make Google Chrome your default browser” (or Set default). This sets Chrome to open most web links.
  7. If you want to be thorough, scroll down and make sure HTTP and HTTPS are also set to Google Chrome so all web links open there.

Once done, any link you click in apps like Outlook, Teams, or other programs should open in Chrome.

On macOS (MacBook or iMac)

  1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS).
  2. Go to Desktop & Dock (on newer macOS) or General (on older versions).
  3. Look for Default web browser.
  4. Click the dropdown and select Google Chrome.

You can also set it from Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. If it’s not default, Chrome usually shows a banner: “Make Chrome your default browser” – click it and confirm in the system prompt.

On Android (phone or tablet)

On many Android phones, there are two ways: via system settings or from Chrome.

Method 1: System settings

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Apps (or Apps & notifications → Default apps).
  3. Tap Default apps.
  4. Tap Browser app.
  5. Select Chrome.

Method 2: From inside Chrome (if offered)

  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Tap the three dots (⋮) → Settings.
  3. Look for an option like Set as default browser and follow the prompts.

After this, whenever another app opens a link, it should open in Chrome.

On iPhone or iPad (iOS / iPadOS)

You can’t make “Google” itself the default, but you can make Google Chrome your default browser.

  1. Make sure Google Chrome is installed from the App Store.
  2. Open the Settings app (the gray gear).
  3. Scroll down until you see Chrome and tap it.
  4. Tap Default Browser App.
  5. Select Chrome.

Now, links from Mail, Messages, etc., will open in Chrome instead of Safari.

If you meant “make Google the default search, not browser”

If your real question was “how do I make Google my default search in my current browser,” here’s the quick version:

  • Chrome :
    1. Click the three dots → Settings.
    2. Go to Search engine.
    3. Set Google as the default.
  • Microsoft Edge :
    1. Click the three dots → Settings → Privacy, search, and services.
    2. Scroll to Address bar and search.
    3. Change Search engine used in address bar to Google.
  • Firefox :
    1. Open Settings (or Preferences).
    2. Go to Search.
    3. Under Default search engine , choose Google.

If you tell me your exact device (e.g., “Windows 11 laptop” or “iPhone”) and current browser (Edge, Safari, Firefox, etc.), I can give you a super- specific, click‑by‑click set of steps tailored to your setup.