Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click on the three vertical dots (menu) in the top right corner.Go to Settings.In the left sidebar, click on Search engine.Under Search engine used in the address bar, select Google from the dropdown menu. If Google isn’t listed:
- Click on Manage search engines and site search.
- Find Google in the list, or add it manually by clicking Add and filling out the form:
- Search engine: Google
- Shortcut: google.com
- URL:
https://www.google.com/search?q=%s
- Click Add.
How to Make Google Mozilla Firefox
Open Firefox and click the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top right corner.Select Settings.Click on Search in the left sidebar.Under Default Search Engine, choose Google from the dropdown menu.
How to Make Google Microsoft Edge
Open Edge and click on the three horizontal dots (menu) in the top right corner.Go to Settings.Click on Privacy, search, and services on the left.Scroll down and click on Address bar and search.Click on Manage search engines.Find Google in the list or click Add to enter it manually with the following details:
- Search engine: Google
- Keyword: google.com
- URL:
https://www.google.com/search?q=%s
Set it as default.
How to Make Safari (macOS)
Open Safari and click on Safari in the menu bar.Select Preferences.Click on the Search tab.From the Search engine dropdown, select Google.
How to Make Safari (iOS)
Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.Scroll down and tap on Safari.Tap on Search Engine.Select Google.
Opera
Open Opera and click on the Opera logo in the top left corner.Go to Settings.Click on Privacy & security in the left sidebar.Scroll down to Search engine.Choose Google from the dropdown menu.
Setting Google as the Homepage
If you want to set Google as your homepage in addition to the default search engine, you can do so in the browser settings, usually found under the Home page section.
After following these steps, Google will be your default search engine whenever you use the address bar or search box in your browser.
Google Chrome
Open Google Chrome:
- Launch Chrome on your computer.
Access Settings:
- Click on the three vertical dots (menu) in the upper right corner of the window.
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
Search Engine Settings:
- In the left sidebar, click on Search engine.
- Here, you will see the option labeled Search engine used in the address bar.
- Click on the dropdown menu and select Google.
Managing Search Engines (if Google is not listed):
- If you don’t see Google listed, click on Manage search engines and site search.
- In the Search engines section, look for Google. If it’s not there, proceed to add it.
- Click on Add next to Site search.
- Fill in the details as follows:
- Search engine: Google
- Shortcut: google.com (this can be anything you choose)
- URL:
https://www.google.com/search?q=%s
- Click on Add.
Set as Default:
- Once Google is in your list of search engines, you can set it as default by clicking on the three vertical dots next to Google and selecting Make default.
Close Settings:
- You can close the Settings tab; changes are saved automatically.
How to Make Mozilla Firefox
- Open Mozilla Firefox:
- Launch Firefox on your computer.
- Open Preferences:
- Click the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top right corner.
- Select Settings (or Options depending on the version).
- Search Settings:
- Click on the Search tab on the left side of the window.
- Under the Default Search Engine section, you will see a dropdown menu.
- Select Google:
- Click on the dropdown menu and choose Google.
- Close Settings:
- Changes will save automatically. You can close the tab.
How to Make Microsoft Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge:
- Launch Edge on your computer.
- Access Settings:
- Click on the three horizontal dots (menu) in the top right corner.
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
- Privacy and Services:
- In the left sidebar, click on Privacy, search, and services.
- Address Bar and Search:
- Scroll down to the bottom and click on Address bar and search.
- Find the Search engine used in address bar section.
- Manage Search Engines:
- Click on Manage search engines.
- If Google is not listed, click Add and fill out the following details:
- Search engine: Google
- Keyword: google.com
- URL:
https://www.google.com/search?q=%s
- Click Add.
- Set Google as Default:
- Once Google is in the list, click the three vertical dots next to it and select Make default.
- Close Settings:
- You can close the settings tab; your changes are saved.
How to Make Safari (macOS)
Open Safari:
- Launch Safari on your Mac.
Open Preferences:
- Click on Safari in the top menu bar.
- Select Preferences from the dropdown.
Search Settings:
- Click on the Search tab.
Select Search Engine:
- In the Search engine dropdown menu, select Google.
Close Preferences:
- Close the Preferences window; changes are saved automatically.
Safari (iOS)
- Open Settings on iOS Device:
- Go to your device’s Settings.
- Scroll Down and Select Safari:
- Scroll down and tap on Safari.
- Select Search Engine:
- Tap on Search Engine.
- Choose Google:
- Select Google from the options.
- Return to Settings:
- You can exit Settings; changes are saved automatically.
Opera
Open Opera:
- Launch the Opera browser on your computer.
Access Settings:
- Click on the Opera logo in the top left corner.
- Go to Settings (or press
Alt + P).
Privacy & Security:
- Click on Privacy & security in the left sidebar.
Search Engine Settings:
- Scroll down to the Search engine section.
- Here you can choose your default search engine. If Google is not listed, click Manage search engines.
Add Google (if necessary):
- Click on Add.
- Fill out the following details:
- Search engine: Google
- Keyword: google.com
- URL:
https://www.google.com/search?q=%s
- Click Add.
Set Google as Default:
- Once Google is in the list, click the three vertical dots next to it and select Make default.
Close Settings:
- You can close the Settings tab; your changes are saved automatically.
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