Set Google as Homepage in Microsoft Edge

This guide shows you how to make Google your homepage in Microsoft Edge, so every time you open a new window or click the home button, you land directly on Google Search. You’ll also learn how to set it as the startup page for new tabs. No special tools are needed—just a few clicks inside Edge’s settings.

What You’ll Need

Microsoft Edge installed (any recent version, including Edge on Windows 10/11 or Mac)
Your preferred web browser (Edge itself, or another browser to look up the Google URL if needed)

Step-by-Step

Open Microsoft Edge. Click the Edge icon on your taskbar, desktop, or Start menu.
Go to Settings. Click the three-dot (⋯) menu in the top-right corner of the browser window. From the dropdown, select Settings.
Navigate to the Start, home, and new tabs page. In the left sidebar of the Settings page, click Start, home, and new tabs. (If you don’t see a sidebar, look for a menu icon in the top-left to expand it.)
Set the startup page (what appears when you open Edge). Under the Startup section, choose the option Open these pages. Then click Add new page. In the dialog that appears, type https://www.google.com and click Add. If there are any other startup pages listed, you can remove them by hovering over them and clicking the trash icon.
Set the home button page (what appears when you click the house icon). Scroll down to the Home button section. Toggle the switch to On if it isn’t already. Then select the radio button next to Enter a custom URL. In the text field, type https://www.google.com.
Set the new tab page (what appears when you open a new tab). In the same settings page, under the New tabs section, click the dropdown menu and select Custom. Then in the URL field that appears, type https://www.google.com.
Verify your changes. Close the Settings tab. Click the home button (the house icon) in the toolbar to see if it opens Google. Open a new tab (Ctrl+T on Windows/Linux, Cmd+T on Mac) to confirm the new tab page is Google. Restart Edge to check the startup page.

Common Mistakes

Typing the URL wrong: Make sure you enter https://www.google.com exactly. A common typo is google.com without the https://—Edge will usually add it, but it’s safer to include it.
Confusing startup page with new tab page: The startup page is what shows when you first open Edge. The new tab page is what shows when you open a new tab. They are separate settings—you need to change both if you want Google everywhere.
Not removing old startup pages: If you have multiple startup pages, Edge will open all of them. Make sure to remove any that you don’t want, otherwise you’ll still see the old page(s) alongside Google.
Forgetting to save: In some versions of Edge, changes are saved automatically. But if you’re using an older version, look for a Save button after entering the URL.

Tips

Use the address bar for quick access: Even if you don’t set Google as your homepage, you can type google.com in the address bar and press Enter. Edge’s default search engine is Bing, but you can change that separately in Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Address bar and search.
Pin Google as a favorite: For even faster access, go to Google, click the star icon in the address bar, and save it as a favorite. Then you can right-click the favorite and choose Pin to taskbar (Windows) or Pin to dock (Mac) to open Google with one click.
Use a keyboard shortcut: Press Alt+Home (Windows) to go to your homepage at any time. This works even if the home button is hidden.
If you use multiple profiles: Each Edge profile has its own settings. If you have a personal and work profile, you’ll need to repeat these steps in each profile.

Troubleshooting

If Google doesn’t appear as your homepage after following the steps, try these fixes:

Check the URL: Go to the settings page again and confirm the URL is https://www.google.com (not http:// and not a misspelling like gooogle.com).
Restart Edge completely: Close all Edge windows and reopen the browser. Sometimes settings don’t take effect until the browser is restarted.
Clear browser cache: In rare cases, a cached version of the settings page might interfere. Go to Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data, and clear the cached images and files.
Update Edge: Make sure you’re using the latest version. Go to Settings → About Microsoft Edge, and Edge will check for updates automatically.
Check for group policy (Windows): If you’re on a work or school computer, your administrator may have locked the homepage setting. Look for a message in Settings that says “Some settings are managed by your organization.” If so, you’ll need to contact your IT department.
Reset Edge settings: As a last resort, go to Settings → Reset settings → Restore settings to their default values. This will reset your homepage and other settings, but it may also remove extensions and other customizations. After resetting, try the steps again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my homepage keep changing back to Bing?

This often happens if you have malware or an unwanted browser extension that overrides your settings. Run a security scan and review your installed extensions. Also, make sure you didn’t accidentally click “Use Bing” in a pop-up.

Can I set Google as my homepage on Edge for Android or iOS?

Yes, but the steps are different. On mobile, open Edge, tap the three-dot menu, go to Settings → Homepage, and enter https://www.google.com. For new tabs, go to Settings → New tab page and choose “Custom.”

What’s the difference between homepage and startup page?

The startup page is what loads when you first launch Edge. The homepage is what loads when you click the home button. They can be the same or different—you set them separately in the settings.

Will setting Google as my homepage affect my default search engine?

No. The homepage is just the page that opens. Your default search engine (used in the address bar) is set separately. If you want Google as your search engine, go to Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Address bar and search, and choose Google.

I set Google as my homepage, but new tabs still show the Edge start page. Why?

You likely only changed the homepage, not the new tab page. Follow Step 6 above to set the new tab page to Google.

Can I set multiple homepages?

Yes, for the startup page you can add multiple URLs. They will all open in separate tabs when Edge starts. The home button, however, only opens one page.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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