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This article has been viewed 1,983,291 times. Learn more... Do you want to install Google Chrome to use as your default web browser? Luckily, Google Chrome is available to download for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, and iOS. You'll just need an existing browser to reach the download page, or the App Store on iOS. This wikiHow will show you how to download the Google Chrome web browser on your computer and mobile devices. Things You Should Know On desktop, go to the download website. Click "Download Chrome", then launch the setup to install. On iOS, open the App Store . Open the Google Chrome app page, tap "Get", then confirm. On Android, go to the download website. Tap "Install", then "Accept". Using PC, Mac, or Linux 1 Go to the Google Chrome download page in your web browser. You can use any web browser to download Google Chrome. If you haven’t installed a browser, you can use your operating system’s preinstalled web browser, such as Microsoft Edge for Windows and Safari for Mac OS. 2 Click Download Chrome . This is the blue button in the center of the page. Uncheck the box below if you don't wish to send usage statistics to Google. You should see your download progress in your browser's Downloads section. This may look like a down-arrow or appear as a section at the bottom of the window. The setup may take a few moments to download. Advertisement Uncheck the box below if you don't wish to send usage statistics to Google. You should see your download progress in your browser's Downloads section. This may look like a down-arrow or appear as a section at the bottom of the window. The setup may take a few moments to download. 3 Launch the Chrome setup. Click the download icon in your browser to open your downloads folder, or you can navigate to your downloads using the File Explorer (Windows) or the Finder (Mac). [1] X Research source This will look like ChromeSetup.exe or google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb . Double-click the .exe (PC), .dmg (Mac) or .deb/.rpm (Linux) file to run the setup. This may take a few moments to install. When it's finished, Google Chrome will open automatically. You can now set it as your default browser . [2] X Research source This will look like ChromeSetup.exe or google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb . Double-click the .exe (PC), .dmg (Mac) or .deb/.rpm (Linux) file to run the setup. This may take a few moments to install. When it's finished, Google Chrome will open automatically. You can now set it as your default browser . [2] X Research source Using iPhone or iPad 1 Open the App Store . This will resemble a white A with a blue background. [3] X Research source 2 Enter Google Chrome into the search bar. You'll need to tap the search field to type into it. 3 Open Google Chrome's app page. Make sure this is the app created by Google LLC . 4 Tap Get . This will bring up the installation window. Depending on your device and settings, you may need to double-click the lock button or use Face ID to download the app. You may also be asked to enter your Apple ID password. Tap OK . Google Chrome will begin installing to your device. You'll now be able to use Google Chrome . If you want to make Chrome your default browser, go to Settings → Chrome → Default Browser App → select Chrome . [4] X Research source You may also be asked to enter your Apple ID password. Tap OK .

Google Chrome will begin installing to your device. You'll now be able to use Google Chrome . If you want to make Chrome your default browser, go to Settings → Chrome → Default Browser App → select Chrome . [4] X Research source 1 Open the Google Chrome download in your mobile browser. With most Android devices, Google Chrome is already the default browser. If you're trying to troubleshoot Chrome , you'll need to uninstall it before trying to install it again. [5] X Research source Chrome is available on Android phones and tablets running Android 7.0 and later. Chrome is available on Android phones and tablets running Android 7.0 and later. 2 Tap Install . This is the blue button. 3 Tap Accept . Your download will begin immediately. When the download is finished, launch the app from your Home or All Apps page. And if the steps above have been helpful, be sure to download this article as a PDF so you can print, read, or reference it any time. Download PDF for $2.99 When the download is finished, launch the app from your Home or All Apps page. And if the steps above have been helpful, be sure to download this article as a PDF so you can print, read, or reference it any time. Question When downloading, do I click "Save" or "Save As"? Community Answer You can just click Save and then Run. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 16 Helpful 43 Question How long does it take to install Google Chrome on a Windows 10 computer? Community Answer It depends on your internet speed. It shouldn't take more than a few minutes. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 15 Helpful 35 Question How do I install Chrome on my Android tablet if I don't have Google Play Store on it? Community Answer Find an APK file and download it, using a File Manager to install it. Don't forget to enable the installation of third-party applications in the Settings menu. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 22 Helpful 39 Google Chrome requires 350 MB of free disk space and 512 MB of RAM to run optimally. Verify that your computer has these resources freed up prior to installing Chrome. [6] X Research source Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0 You Might Also Like ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?hl=en#zippy=%2Cwindows ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95417?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&oco=0 ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95417?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&oco=1 ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=0 ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/7100626?hl=en About This Article 1. Go to https://www.google.com/chrome . 2. Click Download Chrome . 3. Determine whether to make Chrome the default browser. 4. Click Accept and Install . Did this summary help you? Yes No Send fan mail to authors Reader Success Stories Anonymous Jul 14, 2016 "I liked the entire method. It's simple and easy to understand." Is this article up to date? Quizzes & Games You Might Also Like Trending Articles Trending Articles Take the Quiz. Face the Truth. 🔥 Are You More... 🤔 Featured Videos Hot Takes Only 🔥 Your Daily Dose of Fun 🎉 Computers and Electronics Internet Browsers Do Not Sell or Share My Info Not Selling Info Keep up with tech in just 5 minutes a week!