Make Google your homepage

You can quickly get to Google every time you open your browser by making Google your homepage.

Google Chrome

In the top right corner of your computer's browser, click More Settings.
Under "Appearance," turn on Show home button.
Select your current homepage or Enter custom web address. Then, enter: www.google.com.

Safari

Microsoft Edge

3. Click *Enter a URL*. Then, type: www.google.com.

Q1: Have you tried changing the homepage through Chrome settings?

A1: Yes, I have tried. I go to Settings > On startup > Open a specific page or set of pages > Add a new page, but it doesn’t save my changes.

Possible Solutions:

Restart Chrome: Sometimes a simple restart can resolve minor glitches.
**Check if you have clicked “Save” or “Done” after entering the new homepage URL.

Q2: Are there any extensions installed that might be interfering with your settings?

A2: I’m not sure. How can I check for that?

Possible Solutions:

Disable Extensions:
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner.
- Go to More tools > Extensions.
- Disable all extensions and try changing the homepage again.
- If it works, re-enable extensions one by one to find the culprit.

Q3: Is your browser displaying a message that it is managed by an organization?

A3: Yes, it says “Your browser is managed by your organization.”

Possible Solutions:

Check Managed Settings:
- This indicates that your settings are controlled by policy. You may need administrative rights to change them.
- Contact your IT department or the person managing your device for assistance.

Q4: Have you run a malware scan recently?

A4: No, I haven’t. Could malware affect my homepage settings?

Possible Solutions:

Run a Malware Scan:
- Use antivirus software to scan your computer.
- Use Chrome’s built-in cleanup tool by typing chrome://settings/cleanup in the address bar and clicking “Find” to scan for harmful software.

Q5: Do you have Chrome Sync enabled?

A5: Yes, I use Chrome Sync to sync my settings across devices.

Possible Solutions:

Reset Sync:
- Go to chrome://settings/syncSetup.
- Click on “Manage what you sync”.
- Turn off Sync, make your changes, and then turn Sync back on.

Q6: Have you tried creating a new user profile in Chrome?

A6: No, I haven’t tried that yet.

Possible Solutions:

Create a New User Profile:
- Click on the profile icon in the top right corner.
- Click on “Manage people” > “Add person”.
- Create a new profile and see if you can change the homepage in this new profile.

Q7: Is your Chrome browser up to date?

A7: I’m not sure. How can I check for updates?

Possible Solutions:

Update Chrome:
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
- Go to Help > About Google Chrome.
- Chrome will check for updates and install them if available.

Q8: Do you suspect any Chrome policies might be restricting changes?

A8: I’m not sure. How can I check this?

Possible Solutions:

Check Chrome Policies:
- Type chrome://policy in the address bar and press Enter.
- Review any policies listed that might be affecting your settings.
- To reset policies, you might need to use the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac).

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