Open Outlook Links in your Default Browser

Do your Outlook links keep opening in Edge? What if you don't usually or want to use Edge? Here's what to do if you want all your Outlook links to automatically open in your default browser. Get Outlook links to open in Chrome or Firefox or your default browser

Posted: July 11, 2023

Looking to open Outlook links in your default browser? Here's what to do

In Outlook:  File > Options > Advanced.

From here, find the option that says “Open hyperlinks from Outlook in”, and select default browser.

Any links you now open in Outlook should open in your default browser.

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Why do Outlook Links open in Edge?

Microsoft state they’re always looking to “improve and streamline product experiences”. This is one reason why your Outlook links will open in Edge.

Both Outlook and Edge are Microsoft products, so by using one, you are reccomended to use the other. This is why any link you open in Outlook, will load in Edge.

Watch our video guide on how to change Outlook Default Link Behaviour

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