Microsoft Edge’s home page is the first website that appears when you open the browser. Changing this default page lets you load your preferred site, like Google or a news site, automatically every time you start Edge.
The custom home page feature in Microsoft Edge version 118 offers quick access to your email, a work dashboard, or any site you visit often without extra clicks. Setting a custom home page involves a few simple steps within the browser's settings.
The process involves opening Edge and then heading to the main settings menu.
To change your Microsoft Edge homepage, go to Settings, then select “Start, home, and new tab page.” Choose “Enter URL for a page” and type the desired web address.
Step 2Find the Startup Settings
You can change your Edge homepage by adjusting the browser’s startup settings. Look for the ‘Start, home, and new tab page’ section within Edge’s main settings. This area controls what you see when you first open the browser or start a new tab.
The main part of the Settings window will change to show you options for how your browser starts. Look for the section about the “Home button.”
Step 3Turn on the Home Button
You can add a Home button to your Edge toolbar to easily access your homepage. Find the setting ‘Show Home button on the toolbar’ and turn it on. A small house icon will then appear next to the address bar for quick access.
Step 4Pick Your Homepage
Once the Home button is visible, you can choose which website Microsoft Edge opens. This lets you set your preferred homepage so you always land on the site you want. You can select the ‘New tab page’ or type in a specific web address.
You have two main choices:
- New tab page: If you pick this, clicking the Home button will just open a new tab with Edge’s normal new tab screen. This usually has a search bar and links to sites you visit often.
- Enter URL for a page that you want to use as your home page: This is where you can make it your own! If you choose this, a text box will appear. You can type or paste the web address (URL) of any site you want as your homepage.
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Summary
Changing your Edge homepage lets you easily reach your favorite websites. After completing the steps, a Home button appears on your Microsoft Edge toolbar. Clicking this button will take you directly to the web address you have chosen as your homepage.
After following the outlined steps, users will see a Home button on their Microsoft Edge toolbar. Clicking this Home button directs the Edge browser directly to the specific web address the user previously entered, improving browsing efficiency for all users.
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