Setting up Personalized Settings for Google Chrome (2024 Update)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to set up personalized settings for Google Chrome in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.

Personalized Settings for Google Chrome

Here’s how to personalize your settings in Google Chrome. 

1. Log Into Your Google Account in Chrome

Ensure you’re logged into Chrome with your Google account to customize settings and sync preferences across devices.

2. Open the Customize Chrome Tool on the New Tab Page

On your New Tab page, click the “Customize Chrome” button located at the bottom right corner to modify Chrome’s appearance and features.

3. Open Theme Settings from the Customize Menu

Click on “Change theme” in the Customize menu to access a variety of theme options for your browser.

4. Browse and Select a Theme Category

Explore the different theme categories to find a specific style or color scheme that appeals to you.

5. Choose and Preview a Theme

Select any theme to see how it will look on your browser. The preview will appear on the left side.

6. Use the Back Button to Explore More Themes

If you want to see more options, use the (<–) back button at the top left of the theme selection screen to return and continue browsing.

7. Access the Chrome Web Store for More Themes

To explore an extensive range of themes, scroll down and click on “Chrome Web Store” at the bottom of the theme settings menu.

8. Search or Browse for Themes in the Chrome Web Store

Utilize the search bar or the category list on the right side of the Chrome Web Store to find more themes.

9. Select and View Details of a Theme

Click on any theme that interests you to view more details and see a larger preview.

10. Download and Apply a New Theme to Chrome

Click “Add to Chrome” to install your selected theme and automatically apply it to your browser.

11. Adjust Additional Settings Using the Customize Icon

After applying a theme, further adjust your settings by clicking the Customize icon in the bottom right of the new tab page.

12. Choose Between Light, Dark, or Device Default Modes

Select your preferred theme mode—light, dark, or according to your device settings—from the theme customization options.

13. Enable and Configure Shortcut Display Settings

Turn on “Show shortcuts” and set them to “My shortcuts” to personalize the shortcuts displayed on the new tab page.

14. Create a Custom Shortcut

Add a new shortcut by clicking the “+” icon, providing a name and URL for easy access to your favorite sites.

15. Name Your Shortcut and Set Its Destination URL

Enter a descriptive name and the URL for your new shortcut, making it simple to visit frequently accessed websites.

16. Save Your Shortcut and Test Its Functionality

Click “Done” to confirm the creation of your custom shortcut.

Click on the new shortcut icon to test if it takes you to the intended website.

Check that the site loads correctly and matches the URL you set for the shortcut.

We hope you now have a better understanding of setting up your personalized settings in Google Chrome. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to set up Google Chrome’s toolbar settings and how to access Google Chrome’s hidden settings URL.