The browser startup page is the website that opens automatically when you launch a web browser, such as Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
This setting lets you go straight to websites you visit often, such as a search engine or a work-related page, without having to type a URL each time.
Why set a startup page?
- You want to open a specific website — like Google or your company intranet — automatically every time you launch your browser.
- An unwanted page, such as MSN or Bing, appears as the default after purchasing a new PC or updating your browser.
- Your startup page has been changed to an unfamiliar or ad-heavy site, possibly due to malware or an unwanted program.
- Your previous browsing session keeps restoring, and you'd prefer to start fresh each time.
How to Change the Startup Page by Browser
Microsoft Edge — Changing the Startup Page
- 1.Open Microsoft Edge.
- 2.Click the More options icon [
] in the top-right corner, then select [Settings].
- 3.In the left-hand menu, click [Start, home, and new tab page].
- 4.Under [On startup], select your preferred option:
- Open the new tab page: Opens the default Edge new tab screen.
- Open tabs from the previous session: Reopens all pages you had open when you last closed the browser.
- Open custom sites: Opens one or more websites of your choice. Click [Add a new page], enter your desired URL (e.g., www.lge.com), and click [Add].
Google Chrome — Changing the Startup Page
- 1.Open Google Chrome.
- 2.Click the More options icon [
]in the top-right corner, then select [Settings].
- 3.In the left-hand menu, click [On startup].
- 4.Under [On startup], select your preferred option:
- Open the New Tab page: Opens the default Chrome new tab page.
- Continue where you left off: Reopens all pages you had open when you last closed the browser.
- Open a specific page or set of pages: Opens a site of your choice. Click [Add a new page], enter your desired URL (e.g., www.lge.com), and click [Add].
Internet Explorer — Setting the Startup Page
* Note: Support for Internet Explorer has ended. For the best experience, we recommend switching to Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
If you must use Internet Explorer for compatibility reasons, follow the steps below.
- 1.Type Internet Options in the search box on the taskbar and press Enter. (Or go to Control Panel > Internet Options.)
- 2.On the General tab, enter your desired startup URL in the Home page field.
- 3.To open multiple tabs at startup, enter each URL on a separate line.
- 4.Click Apply and then OK to save your changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q. I changed my startup page, but a strange website keeps appearing. What should I do?
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A. This may be caused by malware or another program that is changing your browser settings.
Uninstall any unnecessary toolbars or search helper programs from the list of installed programs, and run a full virus or malware scan using your security software.
- Q. The settings menu is grayed out, or I see a message that says "Managed by your organization." What does this mean?
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A. If you are using a shared PC at work or school, your IT administrator may have restricted browser settings for security policy reasons.
In this case, you will not be able to change the startup page on your own. Contact your IT department or system administrator for assistance.
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