Make Google your default search engine and receive search recommendations instantly. Google is always at hand when you need it, and with a simple setup, you can set Google as your default search engine on any browser or device. This guide will show you how to do it on different platforms, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
Set Google as your default search engine in Google Chrome
Google Chrome comes with Google as the default search engine. However, if for some reason it was changed, here are the steps to set it back.
1. Go to the Chrome menu located in the upper right corner, symbolized by three vertical dots.
2. Select Configuration in the drop-down menu.
3. Navigate to the section Search Engine.
4. In Search engine used in the address bar, Select Google.
Once you have followed these steps, Google will be set as the default search engine in Google Chrome.
How to set Google as your default search engine in Mozilla Firefox
These are the steps you must follow to set Google as your default search engine in Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox and click on the Firefox menu in the top right corner, symbolized by three horizontal lines.
- Choose Options.
- In the menu on the left, select Search.
- In the section Default search engine, choose Google.
Once you've followed these steps, Google will be ready to use as your default search engine in Mozilla Firefox.
Set Google as your default search engine in Safari
Safari for Mac also allows users to set Google as their default search engine. This can be done as follows:
1. Open Safari and go to the Preferences in the Safari menu.
2. Click on the tab Search.
3. In the section Search Engine, Select Google.
After making these simple settings, Google will be your default search engine in Safari.
How to set Google as your default search engine in Microsoft Edge
For Microsoft Edge users, it's just as easy to set Google as your default search engine.
- Open Microsoft Edge and click the menu in the upper right corner, represented by three horizontal dots.
- Choose Configuration.
- Choose Privacy, search and services in the menu on the left.
- Scroll to Search Engine.
- In the drop-down box next to “Search engine used in address bar,” select Google.
This will make Google the default search engine in Microsoft Edge.
Set Google as the default search engine on Android and iOS devices
On both Android and iOS, the steps to set Google as your default search engine are similar.
Android:
1. Open Google Chrome on your Android device.
2. Tap the Chrome menu, represented by three vertical dots.
3. Select Configuration.
4. In Search Engine, choose Google.
iOS:
1. Open Chrome on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap the Chrome menu, represented by three horizontal dots.
3. Select Configuration.
4. In Search Engine, Select Google.
By following these simple steps, you can enjoy the fast and easy search that Google offers from any device or browser. This way, you will always have the information you need at your fingertips.
