How to Make Google the Home Page in Safari

Change your Safari browser's home page to Google.

By default, the home page of your Safari Internet browser is the official Apple site or your ISP's (Internet Service Provider) home page if you've recently installed ISP software. Your home page can be changed to the main page of Google for fast and easy loading, as the main page only has one image to load and very little text. In order to change the Safari home page you must open your Safari's preferences and set Google as the new home page.

Things You'll Need

• Safari 4.0 or later

Instructions

Home Page Change for Macintosh Computers

1. Click the "Safari" icon on your Macintosh computer's dock, or click "Go" at the top of the screen and select "Applications" from the drop-down menu. Double-click the "Safari" icon to run the program.

2. Click "Safari" at the top of the screen, and select "Preferences" from the drop-down menu.

3. Select the "General" button, and click the field next to "Home Page."

4. Type "www.google.com" and click the red button in the upper-left corner of the window to save the changes and exit.

Home Page Change for Windows PC Computers

1. Click the "Start" button on the taskbar in the lower-left corner, and click "Programs" and "Safari."

2. Press and release the "Ctrl" and comma key simultaneously, or click the wheel icon on the far right of the browser window and click "Preferences" from the drop-down menu.

3. Click the field next to "Home Page" and type "www.google.com." Click the "X" button in the upper-right corner to save the changes and exit.

References

• Apple Support: Safari 4 for Windows
• "Macs For Dummies"; Edward C. Baig; 2008
• Apple Support: Mac 101 - Safari 4