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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://yandex.uz/support/common/en/llms.txt


# Set a default search engine

You can enter a query in the browser's address bar and get results in your favorite search engine. To do this, specify it as the default search engine in your browser.

{% cut "**On desktop**" %}

1. Open your browser settings.

2. Enter "Search engine" in the settings search bar and open the parameter settings.

3. Select the search engine you need.

4. If it's not listed, enter the search engine manually. To do this, fill in the fields:

   * **Name**: Enter the name of the search engine (for example, Yandex).

   * **Key**: Enter the address of the search engine (for example, `yandex.com`).

   * **Link with the %s parameter instead of a query** (for example, `https://yandex.com/search/?q=%s`).

Read the detailed guide: [Yandex Browser](https://yandex.com/support/browser/en/search-and-browse/search-settings#by-default), [Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028574), [Google Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95426?hl=en), [Mozilla Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/add-or-remove-search-engine-firefox), [Opera](https://help.opera.com/en/latest/search/), [Safari](https://help.apple.com/safari/mac/9.0/?lang=en#/ibrwe75c2a3c).

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{% cut "**On mobile**" %}

{% cut "**Android**" %}

[Yandex Browser](https://yandex.com/support/browser-mobile-android-phone/en/personal-settings/search-engine.html)

{% cut "**Google Chrome**" %}

1. At the top of the screen, tap <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none"><path d="M12 6.75C12.9665 6.75 13.75 5.9665 13.75 5C13.75 4.0335 12.9665 3.25 12 3.25C11.0335 3.25 10.25 4.0335 10.25 5C10.25 5.9665 11.0335 6.75 12 6.75ZM12 20.75C12.9665 20.75 13.75 19.9665 13.75 19C13.75 18.0335 12.9665 17.25 12 17.25C11.0335 17.25 10.25 18.0335 10.25 19C10.25 19.9665 11.0335 20.75 12 20.75ZM13.75 12C13.75 12.9665 12.9665 13.75 12 13.75C11.0335 13.75 10.25 12.9665 10.25 12C10.25 11.0335 11.0335 10.25 12 10.25C12.9665 10.25 13.75 11.0335 13.75 12Z" fill="currentcolor"/></svg> on the right side of the bar.
    
2. Go to **Settings → General → Search engine**.

3. Select the search engine you need.

{% note tip "If you don't see your search engine in the list" %}
      
The list only displays recently used search engines. For example, if you haven't used Yandex on the device for a long time, it won't be in the list. To make it appear, go to [Yandex](https://yandex.com/) and make a few searches.

{% endnote %}

[Detailed guide](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95426?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=1) for Google Chrome.

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{% cut "**Mozilla Firefox**" %}

1. At the top of your screen, in the address bar, click the search engine logo.
   
2. Go to **Search settings → Default search engine**.

3. Select the search engine from the list.

{% note tip "If you don't see your search engine in the list" %}

1. Tap **Add Search Engine**.

2. In the **Name** field, enter `Yandex`. In the **Search string URL** field, enter `https://yandex.com/search/touch/?text=%25s`.

{% endnote %}

[Detailed guide](https://support.mozilla.org/en/kb/android-icin-firefoxta-varsayilan-arama-motorlarin) for Mozilla Firefox.

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[Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/mobil-cihazlar-için-microsoft-edge-ile-ilgili-sss-29296eab-b76f-4a87-ac9c-9835da53465d)

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{% cut "**iOS**" %}

[Yandex Browser](https://yandex.com/support/browser-mobile-iphone/en/personal-settings/search-engine.html)

{% cut "**Safari**" %}

1. On your mobile device, go to **Settings** → **Apps** → **Safari**.

2. Tap **Search Engine**.

3. Select the search engine you need.

{% note tip "If you don't see your search engine in the list" %}
      
On your mobile device, go to **Settings** → **General** → **Language & Region**. Add English to your preferred languages and change the region to United Kingdom.

{% endnote %}

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{% cut "**Google Chrome**" %}

1. At the top of the screen, tap <svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g clip-path="url(#svg-4ui0mdv1__clip0_728_18144)"><path d="M7 12C7 12.8284 6.32843 13.5 5.5 13.5C4.67157 13.5 4 12.8284 4 12C4 11.1716 4.67157 10.5 5.5 10.5C6.32843 10.5 7 11.1716 7 12Z" fill="currentColor"/><path d="M13.5 12C13.5 12.8284 12.8284 13.5 12 13.5C11.1716 13.5 10.5 12.8284 10.5 12C10.5 11.1716 11.1716 10.5 12 10.5C12.8284 10.5 13.5 11.1716 13.5 12Z" fill="currentColor"/><path d="M18.5 13.5C19.3284 13.5 20 12.8284 20 12C20 11.1716 19.3284 10.5 18.5 10.5C17.6716 10.5 17 11.1716 17 12C17 12.8284 17.6716 13.5 18.5 13.5Z" fill="currentColor"/></g><defs><clipPath id="svg-4ui0mdv1__clip0_728_18144"><rect width="24" height="24" fill="white"/></clipPath></defs></svg> on the right side of the bar.
    
2. Tap **Settings → Search engine**.

3. Select the search engine you need.

{% note tip "If you don't see your search engine in the list" %}
      
Here are some ways you can try to solve the problem:

- Add Yandex to the list of recently used search engines. To do this, go to [Yandex](http://yandex.com/) and enter make a few searches.

- In your device settings, change the region to United Kingdom, and add English to your preferred languages in the browser. To do this, go to **Settings** → **General** → **Language & Region**. Tap **Add languages** and select English.

{% endnote %}
 
[Detailed guide](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95426?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&oco=1) for Google Chrome.

{% endcut %}

{% cut "**Mozilla Firefox**" %}

1. Tap <svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M2 7C2 6.44772 2.44772 6 3 6H21C21.5523 6 22 6.44772 22 7C22 7.55228 21.5523 8 21 8H3C2.44772 8 2 7.55228 2 7ZM2 12C2 11.4477 2.44772 11 3 11H21C21.5523 11 22 11.4477 22 12C22 12.5523 21.5523 13 21 13H3C2.44772 13 2 12.5523 2 12ZM3 16C2.44772 16 2 16.4477 2 17C2 17.5523 2.44772 18 3 18H21C21.5523 18 22 17.5523 22 17C22 16.4477 21.5523 16 21 16H3Z" fill="currentcolor"/></svg> at the bottom of the screen.
   
2. Go to **Search settings → Search**.

3. To make a search engine your default, just click on its name, and a checkmark will appear next to it.

{% note tip "If you don't see your search engine in the list" %}

Here are some ways you can try to solve the problem:

- Add the search engine manually:
      
    1. Tap **Add Search Engine**.

    2. Type the name of the search engine in the **Name** field and the page's address in the **URL** field.

    {% cut "**Examples**" %}
 
    * [https://yandex.com/search/?text=%s](https://yandex.com/search/?text=%s) — Yandex Browser for computers.

    * [https://yandex.com/search/touch/?text=%s](https://yandex.com/search/touch/?text=%s) — Yandex Browser for mobile devices.

    {% endcut %}

- In your device settings, change the region to Russia and switch the language to United Kingdom.    

{% endnote %}

[Detailed guide](https://support.mozilla.org/en/kb/change-your-default-search-engine-firefox-ios) for Mozilla Firefox.


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[Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/mobil-cihazlar-için-microsoft-edge-ile-ilgili-sss-29296eab-b76f-4a87-ac9c-9835da53465d)

{% endcut %}

{% note tip %}

If you want to make Yandex your default search engine in a different browser, use this link: [https://yandex.com/search/touch/?text=%s](https://yandex.com/search/touch/?text=%s)

{% endnote %}

{% endcut %}

# Yandex Search extension for Google Chrome


If you're using Google Chrome 50 or a newer version, you can set Yandex as your search engine using a free extension.

What will change in your browser:

- [Search suggestions](https://yandex.com/support/browser/en/search-and-browse/smart-string#suggests), [image search](https://yandex.com/support/browser/en/search-and-browse/search-image), and [search history](https://yandex.com/support/browser/en/search-and-browse/history#view-history) will appear.
- [yandex.com](https://yandex.com/) will become a home page, featuring a concise design and quick access to Yandex Search, Yandex Mail, weather notifications, and traffic updates from Yandex.
- You'll be able to pin your favorite sites to the start page.

To install the extension:

1. Go to the [Yandex Search](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BA-%D1%8F%D0%BD%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81a/laddjijkcfpakbbnnedbhnnciecidncp?hl=en-US/) extension page.
1. Select **Add to Chrome** → **Add extension**.

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