How to Make Links Open in Chrome Instead of Microsoft Edge

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to make links open in Chrome instead of Microsoft Edge in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.

Make Links Open in Google Chrome Instead of Edge

Follow the steps below to open links in Google Chrome instead of Edge.

1. Open System Settings to Adjust Default Apps

Click the Start menu.

Type “Settings” to open your system’s settings.

In the settings window, select “Apps” to find default app options.

2. Go to “Default Apps” Section in Settings

Inside the Apps settings, find and click on the “Default Apps” section. This is where you can specify the default applications for various tasks, including your web browser.

3. Scroll Down and Select “Choose Defaults by Link Type”

In the “Default Apps” section, scroll down and click on “Choose defaults by link type.” This option allows you to assign specific apps to handle web links.

4. Set Google Chrome as the Default for Web Links

Once you’re in “Choose defaults by link type,” find the HTTP and HTTPS options.

Click each one and select “Google Chrome” from the list of available browsers, then click “Set default.”

Do the same for HTTPS and click “Set default.” This will ensure that all web links open in Chrome.

5. Confirm Google Chrome as the Default Browser

After setting Chrome as the default for both HTTP and HTTPS links, verify that Chrome is now listed as the default app, as you can see from the image below. From now on, any web link you click will open in Google Chrome instead of Microsoft Edge.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of making links open in Chrome instead of Edge. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to download PDFs instead of opening them in Chrome and how to make links open in Edge instead of Chrome.