How To Set Vivaldi As Default Browser in Windows 10

Опубликовано: 10 Июнь 2026
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Decided that Vivaldi is the perfect browser for your workflow and want to make it your permanent main browser? In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you exactly how to change your default browser settings to Vivaldi on your computer.

Skipping this configuration during the initial setup means clicking external links in apps like Discord, Slack, email clients, or Word documents will continue to aggressively launch old programs like Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Setting Vivaldi as your primary choice solves this issue instantly.

In this comprehensive walkthrough, we will cover the entire process:

Locating the primary Vivaldi Menu Icon across different UI styles (including the top-left Classic layout and the hidden mouse-hover menu bar).

Accessing the core Vivaldi Settings panel and locating the dedicated "Set as Default Browser" control inside the General section.

Navigating the Windows OS Settings application when it automatically opens up to handle the system-level switch.

Swapping out your previous default app (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Brave) and securely locking in Vivaldi.

Confirming that system links, shortcut files, and internet protocols redirect to your new browser seamlessly.

Making the final switch ensures your highly personalized Vivaldi workspace opens automatically every single time. Follow along with this quick, straightforward tutorial to optimize your operating system defaults!

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