Open Links in Edge Instead of Google Chrome (2025 Update)

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

Make Links Open in Edge Instead of Google Chrome

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

1. Open Settings to Access Default App Preferences

Click the Start button

Type “Settings” in the search bar. Select “Open” under the Settings app from the results to open the main system menu.

2. Go to the Apps Section in Settings

In the Settings window, click on “Apps.” This section lets you manage installed apps and set default programs for various file types.

3. Open Default Apps Settings

Click on “Default apps,” located in the left-hand menu. This will show a list of file types and protocols that have default apps assigned to them.

4. Look for “Choose Defaults by File Type or Protocol”

Scroll down until you see the option for “Choose defaults by link type.” This will let you assign specific apps to file types like HTTP or HTTPS.

5. Set Microsoft Edge as Default for HTTP and HTTPS

Find “HTTP” and “HTTPS” in the list of protocols. Click the current default app (likely Google Chrome).

Select “Microsoft Edge” from the list, then tap on “Set default.” In here we changed the default for HTTP; the other one (HTTPS) will change automatically.

6. Confirm Microsoft Edge is Now Set as Default for Web Links

Check to ensure both HTTP and HTTPS now show Microsoft Edge as the default. This will ensure all web links open in Edge from now on.

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