How to change your default web browser on macOS

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open System Settings

   Click the Apple menu icon in the top-left corner of your screen. Select System Settings from the dropdown menu to launch the configuration panel.

   Note: You can also trigger this via Spotlight search by pressing Command + Space and typing System Settings.
2. 30 sec

   Locate Desktop & Dock settings

   In the left-hand sidebar of the System Settings window, scroll down until you reach the Desktop & Dock section. Click this item to view its associated preferences.

3. 30 sec

   Select your default browser

   Scroll down through the right-hand panel until you reach the Default web browser dropdown menu. Click the currently displayed browser name to reveal a list of all compatible browsers installed on your Mac.

4. 15 sec

   Confirm the selection

   Select your desired browser from the list. The change takes effect immediately, ensuring all future web links opened from applications will route through your chosen browser.

   Note: If your preferred browser does not appear, ensure it is fully installed and currently running.