How to Set Home Page in Chrome on PC or Smartphone

Whenever you tap the home icon in Chrome, you'll see the Google search box. It's no surprise since Google lets you do a quick search and gather information at a glance. However, you might want to switch your homepage to a location you use frequently: your email inbox, YouTube, or your favorite social network.

Learning how to configure the home page in Chrome allows you to customize your browser and adjust it to your preferences. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of customizing your homepage on different platforms.

How to Set Default Homepage in Chrome on PC

As mentioned, the Google search bar will be the first thing you see when you open Chrome. If you want to change this and you are using a PC, follow the steps below:

1. Open Chrome.
   
2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.
   
3. Tap “Settings”.
   
4. Select the "Appearance" tab from the menu on the left side.
   
5. If the home button is disabled, toggle the toggle next to "Show home button." You will see the house icon appear to the left of the address bar.
   
6. Tap the circle next to "Enter a custom web address" to choose the page that displays when you tap the home icon.
   
7. Copy the link to the preferred homepage and insert it in the address window.

Ended. Now, each time you tap the home icon, your chosen page will appear in Chrome.

Is it possible to set the homepage in Chrome on an iPhone

Unfortunately, if you're using Chrome on your iPhone, you won't be able to set up your homepage. You can only do this if you are using a computer or Android device.

Since Safari is the default browser for iPhones, we recommend setting the homepage in this browser.

How to Set Home Page in Chrome on Android Device

Tapping the home icon in Chrome on your Android device will take you to the Google home page. If you want to change that, you'll be happy to know that you can do it in just a few steps. Follow the steps below:

1. Open Chrome on your device.
   
2. Go to the page you want to use as your homepage and copy the URL.
   
3. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.
   
4. Tap “Settings”.
   
5. Scroll down to the "Advanced" tab.
   
6. Press "Homepage".
   
7. Paste the link to the preferred page.
   

Each time you click on the home icon on the left of the address bar, you will be redirected to the page you added in the settings.

Is it possible to set the homepage in Chrome on an iPad

It is not possible to set the home page in Chrome on an iPad. Unfortunately, you can only do this if you have a PC or Android device.

How to Change Chrome Home Page for All Users on PC

You can change the Chrome homepage for all users on your PC. Follow the steps below to do so:

1. Go to Computer > User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Google Chrome > Default Settings > Home Page.
2. Find “Use a new tab as your homepage” and enable it.
3. Go to the new tab page.
4. Enable "Set new tab page URL" and enter the URL of the page of your choice.

Home(page) This is where the heart is

Although the default homepage is Google, Chrome lets you customize it and set another page instead. Learning how to set up the homepage in Chrome allows you to access your favorite website with just one click. The option is available for both PC and Android users, but unfortunately you cannot use it if you have an Apple iPhone or iPad.

Have you ever changed your homepage in another browser? What's your homepage in Chrome now? Tell us in the comments section below.