Set your homepage and startup page

You can customize Google Chrome to open any page for the homepage or startup page. These two pages aren’t the same unless you set them to be.

• Your startup page is the one that shows when you first launch Chrome on your device.
• Your homepage is the one you go to when you select Home .

If your startup page, homepage, or search engine has suddenly changed, then you may have unwanted software. Learn how to reset your browser settings.

Set your startup page

You can control what page or pages appear when you launch Chrome on your computer.

Problems with your startup or homepage

If you’re on a computer and you find a homepage or startup page that you didn’t set yourself, your computer may have malware. Learn how to remove unwanted ads, pop-ups & malware.

If you're on a Chromebook at work or school, your network administrator can choose your startup page(s) or homepage for you. If so, you won't be able to change them. For more help, ask your administrator.

Choose your homepage

You can control what page appears when you select Home .