To make Yahoo your homepage on Windows 11, set it in your browser. In Microsoft Edge, go to Settings > Start, home, and new tab page, turn on Show home button, select Enter URL, and type https://www.yahoo.com. In Chrome, it’s Settings > Appearance > Show Home button. Windows itself has no homepage setting, so repeat the steps in each browser you use.
This guide covers Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox on Windows 11. It also explains the difference between a homepage, a startup page and a search engine, and what to do if your homepage keeps changing. Yahoo’s own help page points to each browser maker’s instructions, which these steps follow (checked October 2026).
Make Yahoo Your Homepage in Microsoft Edge
These steps follow Microsoft’s Change your browser home page guide.
- Open Edge and select Settings and more (the three dots), then Settings. Result: the Settings tab opens.
- Select Start, home, and new tab page. Result: the home button options appear.
- Turn on Show home button on the toolbar. Result: a Home icon appears next to the address bar, and you can pick what it opens.
- Select Enter URL, type https://www.yahoo.com, and save. Result: selecting the Home button opens Yahoo.
To have Yahoo open every time Edge starts, look on the same page for the options under When Edge starts and add yahoo.com as a page to open. If your settings look different, update Edge first.
Make Yahoo Your Homepage in Google Chrome
Google’s homepage and startup page help lists these steps:
- Open Chrome and select More (the three dots), then Settings. Result: Chrome’s settings open.
- Under Appearance, turn on Show Home button. Result: a Home icon appears to the left of the address bar.
- Under Show Home button, choose the custom web address option and enter https://www.yahoo.com. Result: the Home button opens Yahoo.
Open Yahoo when Chrome starts
Google says your startup page and homepage aren’t the same unless you set them to be. To open Yahoo on launch, go to Settings > On startup, choose Open a specific page or set of pages, and add yahoo.com. Google also notes that on a work or school Chromebook, your administrator may control these pages.
Make Yahoo Your Homepage in Firefox
Mozilla’s home page article gives two ways. Firefox’s homepage is also what opens in new windows.
- Select the menu button (☰), then Settings. Result: Firefox settings open.
- Select the Home and startup panel. Result: the homepage options appear.
- Open the drop-down next to Homepage, choose Custom URLs…, and type https://www.yahoo.com. Result: Firefox uses Yahoo as its homepage.
Or open yahoo.com in a tab and drag that tab onto the Home button on the toolbar, then select Yes. Mozilla notes the Home button isn’t shown by default, but it’s added automatically once you set a custom homepage.
Homepage vs. Startup Page vs. Search Engine
- Homepage: the page that opens when you select the Home button.
- Startup page: the page or pages that open when the browser first launches. In Edge and Chrome, this is a separate setting.
- Search engine: what your address bar uses when you type a search. Making Yahoo your homepage doesn’t change it. That’s another setting in each browser. For an example, see how to set the default search engine in Edge.
If Your Homepage Keeps Changing
Google warns that if your startup page, homepage or search engine changes on its own, you may have unwanted software or malware. Its help page links to steps for resetting Chrome settings and removing unwanted programs. Check your installed extensions too, since extensions can take over a browser’s start page. For Chrome, see how to reset Google Chrome to default settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Windows 11 setting for my homepage?
No. Homepages belong to each browser. If you use more than one browser, set Yahoo in each one.
Which Yahoo address should I use?
Use https://www.yahoo.com for Yahoo’s main page. Other options include mail.yahoo.com if you’d rather land on Yahoo Mail. To set up an account, see how to create a Yahoo Mail account.
Can I make Yahoo my homepage and Google my search engine?
Yes. They’re separate settings, so you can use Yahoo as your homepage and any search engine you like.
How do I switch back?
Return to the same setting and choose the New Tab page or another address. If you’d rather start on Google, see how to make Google your homepage in Edge.
Want to organize your inbox? See how to create a new folder in Yahoo Mail.
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