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How to Manage Startup Page in Microsoft Edge

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Sep 5, 2023 Updated Aug 13, 2026 2 min read
How to Manage Startup Page in Microsoft Edge
How to Manage Startup Page in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge startup page settings let you choose which websites automatically open the moment you launch the browser, saving you the clicks of loading your favorite sites one by one. Starting with version 120, the browser gives you full control over what appears on your screen right away.

You can set Edge to open a blank tab, pick up right where you left off from your last browsing session, or open a specific set of websites like your email and news. Setting this up means your most important pages are ready the second you start browsing.

⚡ Quick Answer

Configure your Microsoft Edge startup page by going to Settings Start, home, and new tabs. There, you can choose to open a new tab, restore your last session, or specify custom pages to load automatically.

Manage Edge start settings

You can manage the startup page in Microsoft Edge to control what you see when you first open the browser. Whether you want a fresh new tab, to pick up where you left off, or to load specific websites, Edge lets you set it up.

  1. Click the Settings and more (three dots) icon in the top right corner.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. In the Search settings bar at the top, type “Start” to quickly find the right section.
  4. Click on Start, home, and new tabs in the left menu.
micrsoft edge browser more option and settings
Microsoft Edge browser has more options and settings

On the right side, under the When Edge starts section, you have a few choices:

  • Open the new tab page: Shows a clean new tab every time.
  • Open tabs from the previous session: Restores the websites you had open when you last closed the browser.
  • Open these pages: Allows you to add specific websites that will always launch at startup.
Manage Edge starts settings
Microsoft Edge browser privacy search and services page
⚠️Warning
If you choose Open these pages, click Add a new page to enter the URLs of the sites you want to see first.
Manage Edge starts settings
Manage Edge starts settings

System and Performance Features

Edge includes system and performance settings that help it start faster and run more smoothly. Startup boost keeps a part of Edge ready in the background to speed up opening. Sleeping tabs, on the other hand, saves computer memory by pausing unused tabs.

  • Startup boost: Found under System and performance, this keeps a small version of Edge running in the background. It helps the browser open much faster. If this is on, your "Open these pages" selection will load almost instantly.
  • Sleeping tabs: When you choose to "Open tabs from the previous session," Edge uses Sleeping tabs to save memory. It puts inactive tabs to sleep so your computer stays fast, even if you had many pages open before closing the browser.
Manage Edge starts settings
Manage Edge starts settings

That should do it!

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Microsoft

Setting up your Edge startup page can optimize your browsing experience by saving time and keeping you organized. By using the search bar in Settings and balancing features like Startup boost, you can make your browser work exactly the way you want.

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Richard, a writer for Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex IT topics into simple, easy-to-understand ideas. With years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, he’s developed a knack for offering practical tips and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.

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