How to Make Discord Open Links in Google Chrome (2024 Update)
In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to make Discord open links in Google Chrome in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.
How to Make Discord Links Open in Google Chrome
Follow the steps below to access links from Discord in Google Chrome.
1. Go to Your System Settings
With Discord open, click the Start menu. In the search bar, type “Default Apps,” then hit Enter. Click on the first search result.
2. Set Chrome as Your Default Browser
In the Default Apps settings, search for “Google Chrome” and click on it.
Click on “Set default” to make Google Chrome your default browser. This ensures Chrome will open all web links.
3. Test a Link in Discord
Go back to Discord and click on any link shared in a message.
If Chrome opens and loads the link, the settings are correct. Here, we can see that the link opened in Google Chrome. If not, you may need to restart or check for updates.
4. Check Discord’s Advanced Settings if Links Don’t Open in Chrome
In Discord, click the gear icon at the bottom left to open the user settings.
Scroll down and click on “Advanced” in the left menu.
Ensure that “Hardware Acceleration” or “Developer Mode” is not interfering with link behavior, but this step usually isn’t necessary unless you’ve changed these settings before.
You can turn the sliders off to disable them, and if you do, wait for Discord to restart.
5. Restart Both Discord and Chrome to Apply Changes
After making the changes, click the “x” at the top-right corner of Discord.
And once again, click on “x” on the Chrome windows to close them completely. Once closed, reopen both apps and test a link in Discord to ensure it opens in Chrome. This step ensures the settings are fully applied.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how you can access links from Discord in Google Chrome. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to open Chrome from the command line and how to open SEO stats in Chrome.
