How To Set Google As Search Engine In Safari

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Are you looking for an easy way to switch your default web browser from Safari to Google? We have the perfect solution for you!

Google is the world’s most popular search engine, and it’s no surprise that many of us want to use it as our default web browser. Thankfully, making the switch is quick and easy.

On a Mac computer, open System Preferences from the Dock, Applications folder, or Apple menu bar (? -> System Preferences…). Select General, the first icon in the preference panel. Click the dropdown menu next to “Default web browser” and select Google Chrome from the list of installed browsers.

If you are using Safari on a Mac computer instead of Chrome, open Safari > Preferences and then click Search. Click the Search Engine menu and make your choice from Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, or Ecosia.

On an Android phone or tablet, open the Google app followed by Safari. Click on the search bar in the left corner of Safari and select Google as your search engine.

With these simple steps, you can easily switch your default web browser over to Google so that you can enjoy enhanced browsing speeds with all your favorite websites!

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Making Google the Default Browser on Mac Safari

To make Google your default browser on Mac Safari, first open System Preferences from the Dock, the Applications folder, or the Apple menu bar (? -> System Preferences…). Once you have opened System Preferences, select the General icon near the top of the panel. Next, click on the dropdown menu next to “Default web browser” and select Google Chrome from the list of installed browsers. Finally, close out of System Preferences and when you click links in emails or other applications they will now open up in Google Chrome by default.

Switching Back to Google on Safari

To switch back to Google on Safari, open the Safari browser and go to the menu bar at the top of your screen. From there, select ‘Preferences’, then click ‘Search’ from the list of options. In the Search Engine menu, choose Google from the list of available search engines. Once you have selected Google, click ‘Done’ to save your change and your browser will now use Google as its default search engine.

Making Google the Default Search Engine in Safari

To make Google your default search engine in Safari, you’ll need to open the Safari browser and click the search bar. In the left corner of the search bar, click the magnifying glass and select Google from the list of available search engines. Once selected, all future searches in Safari will be performed using Google.

Making Google the Default Browser on Safari for iPhone

To make Google your default browser on Safari on your iPhone, start by opening the Settings app. Scroll down and tap Safari. From there, tap the Default Browser App option. You’ll be presented with a list of web browsers you can choose from, including Google Chrome. Select Google Chrome and a checkmark will appear to confirm it as the default. Once you’ve done this, all links you tap within other apps or websites will open in Google Chrome instead of Safari.

Adding Google to Safari on iPhone

Adding Google to Safari on your iPhone is a simple process. First, open the Settings app and select Safari from the list on the left-hand pane. Next, choose the Search Engine option. From here you can select ‘Google’ as your default search engine. Once you have done this, all of your searches in Safari will be powered by Google!

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James Walker has a deep passion for technology and is our in-house enthusiastic editor. He graduated from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and loves to test the latest gadgets and play with older software (something we’re still trying to figure out about himself). Hailing from Iowa, United States, James loves cats and is an avid hiker in his free time.