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Set as default browser

Choose Sogou Browser in system settings so links in mail and documents open in it.

The default browser decides who opens a link when you click it. Once it is the default, pages from mail, chat tools and documents open in Sogou Browser without copying URLs by hand.

On Windows

Open Settings → Apps → Default apps and choose Sogou Browser under the browser entry. On Windows 11 also assign the HTTP and HTTPS protocols.

  • Settings → Apps → Default apps
  • Pick Sogou Browser from the list
  • Windows 11: also assign HTTP/HTTPS
  • The browser offers a one-click jump

On macOS

Open System Settings → Desktop & Dock (or General) → Default web browser and choose Sogou Browser.

  • System Settings → Default web browser
  • Pick it from the dropdown
  • A jump entry exists in browser settings
  • After uninstall, the system asks you to choose again

On mobile

Android: Settings → Apps → Default apps → Browser. iOS: set Sogou Browser as the default browser app (iOS 14 and above).

  • Android: Settings → Default apps → Browser
  • iOS: Settings → Sogou Browser → Default browser app
  • Some Android skins put it under app management
  • Takes effect on the next link tap

FAQ

It reverted to the old default — why?

Some system updates or other browser upgrades reset the default. Set it again, or enable the default browser reminder in settings.

Can I set it only for certain links?

Not at system level, but in Sogou Browser you can configure how external links are handled and hand specific protocols to other programs.

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