macOS: How to Set Default Browser

Set Safari, Firefox, Chrome, or any browser as the default for macOS Sierra using these steps.

Option 1 – From System Preferences

1. Select the Apple Menu, then choose “System Preferences…“.
2. Choose “General“.
3. In the “Default web browser:” section, set the desired browser.

Option 2 – From Browser Settings

Each browser provides an option to set the default browser in macOS.

• Chrome – “Menu” > “Settings” > “Make Google Chrome the default browser“.
• Safari – “Safari” > “Preferences” > “General” > “Set Default…“.
• Firefox –  “Menu” > “Preferences” > “General” > “Make Default“.
• Opera – “Opera” > ” Preferences” > “Browser” > “Make Opera my default browser“.