Set a new homepage in three steps

Your Chrome homepage is the page that loads when you click the home button or open a new window. To change it, open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top right corner, then select Settings. On the left sidebar, click On startup. Choose Open a specific page or set of pages, then click Add a new page and type the web address you want. Chrome saves this automatically.

If you don't see a home button on your toolbar, you can add one. In Settings, scroll down to Appearance and toggle Show home button to on. You can then choose whether the home button takes you to your homepage or back to your last browsing session.

The homepage you set here is separate from what appears when you open a new tab. If you want to change that too, you'll need to adjust a different setting or use a Chrome extension.

Key Takeaways

  • Your homepage loads when you click the home button or open a new window, and you change it in Chrome Settings under On startup.
  • You can set multiple pages to open at once by clicking Add a new page for each one you want.
  • The home button may not be visible by default; turn it on in Appearance settings if you need it.
  • Changing your homepage does not affect what appears on a new tab page unless you use an extension.

Add multiple pages to open together

Chrome lets you set more than one page to open when you start the browser or click the home button. In Settings, go to On startup and select Open a specific page or set of pages. Click Add a new page and enter the first web address, then repeat for each additional page you want to open.

Each page will open in its own tab when you start Chrome or click home. This is useful if you check the same sites every day—your email, news site, or work dashboard can all load at once. You can reorder these pages by dragging them in the list, or remove one by clicking the three dots next to it and selecting Remove.

Restore Chrome's default homepage

If you want to go back to Chrome's original homepage, open Settings and go to On startup. Select Open the New Tab page instead of Open a specific page or set of pages. This returns you to Chrome's default new tab page with shortcuts to your most visited sites.

You can also clear your homepage if a browser hijacker or unwanted extension changed it without your permission. Check On startup to see what's set, and if it's a page you don't recognize, change it back to the New Tab page or a site you trust.

Difference between homepage and new tab page

Your homepage is what loads when you click the home button or open a new window. Your new tab page is what appears when you press Ctrl+T (Windows) or Command+T (Mac) to open a blank tab. Chrome treats these as separate settings, so changing one does not change the other.

The new tab page normally shows your most visited sites, shortcuts, and a search box. If you want to change what appears there instead of your homepage, you'll need to install a Chrome extension that replaces the new tab page. Many extensions do this—search the Chrome Web Store for "new tab page" to see options. Be cautious with extensions that change your new tab page, as some track your browsing or show ads.

What to do if your homepage keeps changing

If your homepage resets to an unfamiliar page every time you open Chrome, an extension or malware may be changing it. First, check your extensions. Click the puzzle piece icon in the top right of Chrome, then click the three dots next to any extension you don't recognize and select Remove. Restart Chrome and check your homepage setting again.

If the problem continues, your computer may have malware. Run a full scan with Windows Defender (Windows) or Malwarebytes (both Windows and Mac). After removing any threats, return to Chrome Settings and reset your homepage to what you want. If an extension keeps reinstalling itself or your settings keep changing despite your efforts, consider resetting Chrome entirely by going to Settings, clicking Reset and clean up, and selecting Restore settings to their original defaults.

Keyboard shortcuts and quick access

Once you've set your homepage, you can reach it quickly. Press Alt+Home (Windows) or Command+Home (Mac) to jump to your homepage from any page. If you don't have the home button visible, you can add it in Appearance settings and then click it with your mouse whenever you want to go home.

You can also create a bookmark for your homepage and pin it to your bookmarks bar for one-click access. Right-click the page, select Bookmark this page, then drag the bookmark to your bookmarks bar. This gives you another fast way to return to your starting page without using the home button.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set a blank page as my homepage?

Yes. In On startup settings, click Add a new page and type about:blank. This opens a blank page instead of a website. Some people prefer this because it loads when ready and doesn't distract them when they start the browser.

Why does my homepage look different on different computers?

Chrome syncs your settings across devices if you're signed into the same Google account. If you set a homepage on one computer and sign into Chrome on another, that same homepage should appear. If it doesn't, check that sync is turned on in Settings under Sync and Google services.

Does changing my homepage affect my search engine?

No. Your homepage and your default search engine are separate settings. You change your search engine in Settings under Search engine. Your homepage is just the page that loads; it doesn't control which search engine you use when you search from the address bar.

What if I want different homepages for different profiles?

Chrome lets you create multiple profiles, each with its own settings, bookmarks, and extensions. Click your profile icon in the top right, select Manage people, and add a new profile. Each profile can have its own homepage. Switch between profiles by clicking your profile icon and selecting the one you want.