Set default search engine and site search shortcuts

You can use the address bar (omnibox) to search the web. In some countries, Google Search is Chrome's default search engine. In others, you may be asked to choose your default search engine. You can change your default search engine at any time.

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Set your default search engine

  1. On your Android device, open Chrome Chrome.
  2. At the top right, tap More and then Settings.
  3. Under "Basics," tap Search engine.
  4. Select the search engine that you want to use.
    • Your recently visited search engines are added as options.

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