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Set Safari as default browser for DuckDuckGo

How can I change my default browser for DuckDuckGo to Safari?



MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 26.2

Posted on Jan 31, 2026 3:23 PM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2026 9:15 PM

Set Safari as the default web browser:

  1. Click the Apple menu
  2. Select "System Settings"
  3. Click "Desktop & Dock"
  4. Change the "Default web browser" setting to "Safari"


Set DuckDuckGo as Safari's search:

  1. Open Safari
  2. Click the Safari menu
  3. Select "Settings"
  4. Click the "Search" tab
  5. Select "DuckDuckGo" as the Search engine


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Set Safari as default browser for DuckDuckGo

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