Open Chrome quickly on your phone or tablet

After you install Chrome, you can get to the app faster when you add it to your Home screen or your favorite apps.

Add Chrome app to your Home screen

1. From the bottom of your Home screen, swipe up.
2. Touch and hold the Chrome app .
3. Drag the app where you want it and release it.

Learn how to make Chrome your default browser.

Add Chrome to your favorite apps

At the bottom of your Home screen, you can find a row of favorite apps.

1. You may have to remove a favorite app to clear space.
   1. To remove an app, touch and hold the app you want to remove.
   2. Drag the app to your Home screen and release it.
2. Touch and hold the Chrome app .
3. Drag to an empty spot in your favorites and release it.

Tip: To open a new tab, an Incognito tab, or add widgets to your Home screen, press and hold the Chrome app .

Related resources

• Sign out of Chrome
• Get your bookmarks, history & other info across devices
• Use Chrome with multiple profiles
• Browse Chrome as a guest
• Choose which Google features you use in Chrome