Do you want a homepage in Google Chrome? You can easily set up a Google Chrome personalized homepage. This guide will help you do that step-by-step. You can use it on desktop, Android, or iPhone. You can also add background, themes, and layouts.
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Create and Set Up a Homepage in Chrome Desktop
You can make Chrome open a homepage directly. Follow these simple steps on your computer:
- Open the Chrome browser on your desktop: Click on the Chrome icon to open it. You will see the homepage or a new tab.
- Click on the three dots menu icon: This icon is in the top-right corner. Click it to open a drop-down menu.
- Choose the Settings option from menu: From the drop-down, click on “Settings” option. This will open Chrome’s settings in a new tab.
- Sign in with your Google Account: If not signed in, click “Sign into Chrome”. Enter email and password to complete login. This saves your settings in your Google Account.
- Go to the Appearance section in settings: Scroll down and find the Appearance section. This section lets you change visual settings.
- Enable the “Show Home Button” option: You will see a switch next to this option. Turn the switch on if it is off.
- Add your custom homepage URL: After enabling, two options will appear below. Choose the “Enter custom web address” option. Type or paste the site you want as a homepage.
- Set a custom homepage on browser start: Scroll down to the “On Startup” section. Select “Open a specific page or set of pages”. Click “Add a new page” to enter the homepage URL. You can enter more pages if you like.
- Change your search engine if needed: Scroll to the “Search engine” section. Click the box beside “Search engine used”. Choose from Google, Bing, Ask, or AOL.
- Use “New Tab” page as homepage (optional): You can choose “Open the New Tab page”. This shows default Google search and shortcuts.
Add Background, Theme, and Layout to Chrome
You can make your homepage look more beautiful:
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- Go to the Chrome Web Store online: Visit: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/ You can also click “Themes” in Appearance settings.
- Click on the “Themes” tab in the Web Store: Themes tab is below the search bar. It shows different backgrounds and styles.
- Browse and pick your favorite theme: Scroll through themes and choose your favorite. Themes change background and Google pages look.
- Add the theme to your browser: Click on the theme and select “Add to Chrome”. Wait for the theme to install fully.
- Customize New Tab background manually: Go to your Chrome New Tab page directly. Click “Customize Chrome” at the bottom-right corner.
- Add a personal wallpaper as background: You can upload images from your computer. Or you can choose built-in theme images.
- Edit the Shortcuts on New Tab page: Go to the Shortcuts menu under customization options. Choose to hide or show website icons.
- Change colors and look of Chrome: Click on the “Color and Theme” option. Pick a color that matches your style.
- Install layout extensions for homepage: In the Chrome Web Store, type “New Tab” layout. Press Enter and click on Extensions tab.
- Choose layout extensions like Speed Dial: Pick layout extensions that fit your style. Click “Add to Chrome” on the extension page. Click “Add Extension” when the popup appears.
- Accept layout changes if prompted: Some layouts need permission to change tabs. Click “Keep Changes” when the popup shows.
- Click the Home button to test the homepage: You will see the home icon near the address bar. Clicking it will open your new homepage.
Set Up a Google Chrome Personalized Homepage on Android
On Android, homepage and startup page are the same:
- Open Google Chrome app on your phone: Tap on Chrome icon to open the app. You will see the default page or news feed.
- Tap on the three dots in the corner: They are in the top-right corner of Chrome. Tap to open the drop-down menu.
- Select “Settings” from the options list: Scroll down and tap on “Settings” option. This opens Chrome’s settings on your phone.
- Go to the “Homepage” setting option: Scroll to find the “Homepage” in Advanced settings. Tap to open the homepage customization screen.
- Turn on the homepage toggle button: You will see a switch next to Homepage. If it’s off, tap to turn it on.
- Set your desired homepage web address: Select “Enter custom web address” option. Type or paste the site you want to use. This will be your homepage every time.
- Use the home button to open the homepage: You will see a home icon near the address bar. Tap the icon to open your chosen homepage.
Limitations and Tips for iPhone Chrome Users
iPhone version of Chrome has some restrictions:
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- No option to set homepage directly: Chrome on iPhone shows only the New Tab page. It includes search, suggestions, and Discover feed.
- Remove unwanted website shortcuts manually: Long press a shortcut and choose remove option. This helps to keep your homepage clean.
- Turn off Discover for privacy reasons: Tap the gear icon near the Discover section. Choose “Turn Off” to hide news content.
- Use frequently visited websites as a shortcut: Chrome shows these automatically on New Tab. You cannot set a homepage URL like Android.
As We Conclude
You can easily set up a Google Chrome personalized homepage by changing a few settings. You can add custom URLs, themes, extensions, and background images. Android users can also change their homepage easily.
iPhone users have fewer options, but can still control layout. A personalized homepage gives better experience and faster browsing.
