Outlook Email Links Open in Google Chrome (2025 Update)

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

How to Make Outlook Email Links Open in Chrome

Follow the steps below to open an Outlook email link in Google Chrome.

1. Open Chrome and Access the Menu

Open Google Chrome on your computer. Look at the upper-right corner of the browser window, where you’ll see three vertical dots. Click on these dots to open Chrome’s main menu.

2. Go to Chrome Settings

In the dropdown menu that appears, scroll down and click on “Settings”. This will take you to Chrome’s main settings page, where you can adjust various preferences, including setting Chrome as your default browser.

3. Navigate to Default Browser Settings

Once you’re on the Settings page, look to the left-side menu and find the option labeled “Default browser”. Click on it to access the settings where you can set Chrome as your main browser for all web links.

4. Set Chrome as the Default Browser

In the Default browser section, locate and click “Make default”. This begins the process of making Chrome the browser that opens all links by default.

5. Select Use “Chrome” in the Prompt

A prompt will appear on your screen, asking you to confirm this choice. In the prompt, click Use “Chrome” to confirm that you want to make Google Chrome your default browser. This step ensures that links will open in Chrome instead of any other browser.

6. Return to Chrome Settings and Click “Make Default” Again

After selecting Use “Chrome” in the prompt, you’ll be returned to Chrome’s settings. In the “Default browser” section, click “Make default” once more. This final confirmation ensures that Chrome is fully set as your default browser.

7. Verify Google Chrome is Set as the Default Browser

Once everything is complete, you should see a confirmation message that says “Google Chrome is your default browser”. This confirms that Chrome has been set as the default for all web links.

Now, any link you click in Outlook will automatically open in Google Chrome, ensuring a consistent browsing experience.

We hope you now have a better understanding of opening Outlook email links in Google Chrome. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to fix the issue when Facebook won’t open on Chrome and how to open video in Google Chrome for Android.