Change the default browser for opening links in Outlook

Anonymous
2023-06-14T19:55:29+00:00

A few days ago, a popup appeared in Outlook asking me to change my default browser to Edge. I was in a rush so clicked the popup, thus setting the default browser, thinking I could fix it back to Chrome later.

Since then, everywhere I look online says to go to Windows Settings > Apps > Default apps > Chrome > Set default, to change the Outlook default browser back to Chrome.

This method hasn't worked. I've followed these steps, restarted Outlook, restarted my computer, and the links still open in Edge. How do I change this default?

Outlook | Windows | Classic Outlook for Windows | For home

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Anonymous
2023-06-15T01:02:49+00:00

Dear Melanie Leon1,

Good day! Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community. We are glad to assist!

According to your description about "Change the default browser for opening links in Outlook" To understand the situation and be able to offer you relevant suggestions, we would need a little more information from you. Kindly help us in providing the following information.

  • May I know your current environment? Is It Exchange Hybrid, on-premises exchange (Exchange server) or pure cloud?
  • May I please confirm that you get same situation when default browser is selected under Link handling? To check this kindly open your Outlook go to File-->Options-->Advanced-->Scroll to Link handling then choose Default browser-->Ok then close outlook and re-Open it to check if it will make any difference. If you don't have this feature kindly refer to Open file links directly in Office desktop apps - Microsoft Support
  • Would you mind to kindly provide the screenshot of the outlook version are you using? Kindly go to File-->Office Account

This requested information will help us to narrow down the scenario and find the right troubleshooting.

We are looking forward to your response! Thanks for your precious time. Have a nice day!

Sincerely,

Inema | Microsoft Community Moderator

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-11T18:11:18+00:00

    Typical microsoft decision to force edge on us and not use the "DEFAULT" browser as default in everything...

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-05-27T13:34:56+00:00

    That option is not available in the New Outlook!

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-04-11T04:59:40+00:00

    Hello,

    If you want to open links with a specific browser (for PC) try this:

    - Settings > Apps > Default apps > Choose default by link type and select your prefered browser ate the sections HTTP and HTTPS

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-03-27T00:05:59+00:00

    That worked for me. I was in the same boat as the OP...thanks for the assist.

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