What to Know
- You can easily change your default browser on iPhone in the Settings app.
- Simply tap the browser (such as Firefox or Chrome), and then select the Default Browser option.
- Select whichever browser you want to use as the default option.
On Apple devices, Safari is the default browser. However, many people prefer to use other browsers instead of Safari. It's frustrating to have to constantly manually switch browsers when opening links on your iPhone, but you can change the default web browser on your iPhone to your preferred one. This article will show you how to set your default browser so that your preferred browser opens when you tap on a link. This is especially helpful if you use a different browser on your MacBook than you do on your iPhone, or if you just find a different browser easier to use.
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How to Change the Default Browser on iPhone
Interested in changing the default browser on your iPhone? A default browser can make things much easier, so you don't have to remember what features the browser you're using has, for example, searching for that pesky back button on your iPhone. If you’re wondering how to make Google Chrome the default browser on your iPhone or if you just don’t like using Safari as your default browser, follow this step-by-step guide on how to change the default browser.
- Open the Settings app, and scroll down to the app list. Find your preferred browser, such as Firefox, and tap it.
![iphone settings app showing a list of installed apps with a red box around Firefox]()
- Select Default Browser App.
![iphone firefox settings with default browser app option circled in red]()
- Tap whichever browser you would like to use as your default browser.
![iphone default browser app settings with firefox circled in red]()
- When you've selected your new default browser, you'll see a blue check mark next to it.
![iphone default browser app settings with firefox circled in red, now with a blue checkmark next to it, indicating it is now the default app]()
And you're done! Now that you know how to change your default browser on your iPhone, you can more easily open links in your preferred web browser, whether it's Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or another browser. Are you having trouble deciding which browser is best? Read this Safari vs. Chrome article to see the pros and cons of each one. And for more advice on customizing your iPhone, be sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter.
FAQ
- How do I get to my browser settings on my iPhone? If you want to change Safari's settings, you'll have to go into the Settings app, then tap Safari. If you want to change another browser's settings, just find the browser in the app list at the bottom of the Settings app. Most browsers also have more in-depth options within the app itself.
- How to make Safari the default browser again? You can follow the same steps above and simply select Safari instead. Alternatively, if you install the browser app that is set as default, your iPhone will automatically switch back to Safari.
