For your safety, the browser checks if your settings have been changed every time you launch Chrome. If Chrome notices that something’s not right in your settings, it will automatically go back to the original settings. Settings that might automatically get reset: Default search engine; Homepage; Startup pages; Pinned tabs; Extensions

By default, Chrome asks you if a site's plug-in can bypass Chrome's sandbox to access your computer. Automatic downloads: Sites might automatically download related files together to save you time. Learn more about downloads .

Official Google Chrome Help Center where you can find tips and tutorials on using Google Chrome and other answers to frequently asked questions.

On your computer, open Chrome. In the top right, click More . Click Settings. In the "Default browser" section, click Make default. If you don't see the button, Google Chrome is already your default browser. To easily open Chrome later, add a shortcut to your dock: On your computer, open Chrome. In the Mac dock, right-click Chrome.

Tip: If you've used a different browser, like Firefox, you can import your settings into Chrome. Install Chrome offline. If you have issues when you download Chrome on your Windows computer, use the alternate link to download Chrome on a different computer. On your computer, download a Chrome installerfor a different computer.

Learn more about a managed Chrome organization or check if your Chromebook is managed. Manage search engines and site shortcuts You can add, edit, or remove site search shortcuts and set a default search engine. In some countries, custom site searches aren't able to be set as default for Guest profiles. On your computer, open Chrome. At the top ...

On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, select More Settings. Under "Appearance," turn on Show Home button. Under "Show Home button," choose to use the New Tab page or a custom page; Tip: On the left of your address bar, you can find Home .

On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, select More Help About Google Chrome. Select Relaunch. If you can't find the “Relaunch” option, you're on the latest version. Tip: The browser saves your opened tabs and windows and reopens them automatically when it restarts. Your Incognito windows won't reopen when Chrome restarts.

From Settings: On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, select More Settings Appearance. Select Customize your toolbar. Choose which buttons show in the toolbar. From a previously pinned button in the toolbar: Right-click a pinned button. Select Customize toolbar. Tips: To reset your toolbar to default:

Chrome allows sites to use protected content identifiers by default. You can block Chrome from sharing your protected content identifiers. If you choose this option, the quality of content might be reduced when you try to play certain movies or music on some sites. On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, click More Settings.