What to Know

• Go toStart>Settings>Apps>Default apps.Selectthe web browser you want, then selectSet default.
• Check to make sure both theHTTPandHTTPSsections are set to your preferred default browser.
• You can also change the default browser for opening PDFsandother files.

This article explains how to change the default browser in Windows 11.The instructions are the same regardless of which browser you wish to use.

How to Change Your Default Browser in Windows 11

You can choose your default browser in the Settings app:

1. Open theStart menuand selectSettings.You can search for Settings if you don't see a link for it.
   

   

2. SelectAppsin the left sidebar.
   

   

3. SelectDefault apps.

   

4. Select the web browser you want to make the default.
   

   

5. Select Set default.

   

6. Check to make sure both theHTTP and HTTPSsections are set to your preferred default browser. If not, select them to change them manually.
   

   

7. All URL web links and HTML files will now open in your chosen browser. If you want, you can change the default browser for opening PDFs and other files. Select a file type to choose a browser.
   

   

When you select a web link in Windows Search or Windows News, it will always open in Microsoft Edge, even if you changed your default browser.

Why Change Your Default Browser?

Microsoft Edge is the default browser for Windows 11. You can download and use any browser you like, but any time you open a link in a document, it will automatically open in Edge. Certain files like PDFs will also open in Edge by default. If you regularly use a different browser, consider changing the default in Settings to keep things consistent.

• What is the best browser for Windows 11?

  The best web browsers for Windows include Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Opera, and DuckDuckGo.
  

• How do I clear my browser cache on Windows 11?

  To clear the browser cache in Chrome Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or most other browsers, use the keyboard shortcutCtrl+Shift+Del.
  

• How do I set Chrome as my default browser on Windows 11?

  Install Chrome on Windows 11, then go toStart>Settings>Apps>Default Apps>Google Chrome>Set default.