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How to Open Links in Chrome Instead of Safari on iPhone or iPad?

By default, when you try to open a link on your Apple iPhone, it will open in Safari browser, which can be annoying for many users who want to open a link in another browser or in Chrome. Thankfully, there are some methods by which you can open links in Chrome instead of Safari on your iPhone or iPad. Read on.

How to Open Links in Chrome Instead of Safari on iPhone or iPad?

How to Open Links in Chrome Instead of Safari on iPhone or iPad?

Method 1- Using Shortcuts Tool

Shortcuts is a built-in automation tool available on Apple iPhone and iPad. To open a URL link in Chrome, we need to use the “Open in Chrome” shortcut, which can also open the links in Google Chrome browser if you are on the page already in Safari browser. Follow the below steps to add and use the Shortcut.

Step 1: First, open the Settings app on your device. Scroll down and tap on Shortcuts.


Step 2: Turn on the toggle next to Allow Untrusted Shortcuts.

Step 3: Click Allow on the pop-up and enter your passcode to enable the “Untrusted Shortcuts” feature on your iPhone or iPad.

Note: If your phone is running on iOS 15 or above, you don’t need to enable the “Untrusted shortcuts” feature because it’s available only until iOS 14, and from iOS 15, Apple has removed the feature. Hence, you can skip the above steps if your phone is running on iOS 15 or above versions.

Step 5: Now, open the Open in Chrome shortcut’s link.

Step 6: Once the iCloud link opens, tap the Get Shortcut button.

Step 7: You will be redirected to the Shortcuts app. Click on Add Shortcut.

Step 8: Now, open an app or page whose link you want to open in Chrome, then long press on the link and tap on the Share icon.

Step 9: If you have already opened the link in Safari browser, then tap on the Share icon.

Step 10: Once the menu options appear, tap on Open in Chrome.

Step 11: For the first time, it will ask you to confirm whether you want to open the link in Chrome or not. Click on Always Allow to let the shortcut work every time.

Once you do, the Shortcut will open the page or link in the Google Chrome browser.

Method 2- Manually Open Links in Chrome

You can also manually copy and paste the URL in the Google Chrome browser to open the link directly in Chrome instead of Safari on Apple iPhone or iPad. Follow the below steps to do so.

Step 1: Head over to the link you want to open in Chrome. Then long press on it and select Copy.

Step 2: If you have already opened the link in Safari browser, then tap on the Copy icon.

Step 3: Now, open the Google Chrome browser on your Apple iPhone or iPad.

Step 3: Paste the link in the address bar, then hit enter, and it will open in Chrome.

Note: For this method, you must manually copy and paste the link whenever you want to open it in Chrome instead of Safari browser on iPhone or iPad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I make Chrome my default browser on iPhone?

To make Chrome your default browser, you need to change your primary browser from Safari to Chrome. To do so, open the Settings app > click on Chrome > choose Default Browser app > select Chrome from the available browser’s list to set it as your primary browser on Apple iPhone.

Q. What is the default browser on iOS 16?

On all the iOS versions of the Apple iPhone, including iOS 16, Safari is the default browser. However, Apple allows users to change the primary browser as per their needs and choice.

Wrapping Up: Open Links in Chrome Instead of Safari

This is how you can open links in Google Chrome browser instead of Safari on iOS devices. I hope the above article helps you open links in Chrome instead of Safari on Apple iPhone or iPad. If you have any queries related to the article, let us know, and stay tuned on Browser To Use for more such articles and How-Tos.

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