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In iOS 14+ you can now change your default browser. Learn how to change your default browser or other options for older versions.

If you're on an iOS 14+ device and have Firefox 28.2 or higher, you can [[#w_set-firefox-as-default-browser-requires-ios-14|set Firefox as your default browser]]. By making Firefox your default, any links you click on in other apps will automatically open in Firefox, a browser that respects your privacy. Even if you have lots of links open, Firefox's easy-to-manage tabs makes browsing a breeze. <!--L10N, you can say something like "the tabs are easy to manage even if you open a lot of links--> {note}Older versions of Firefox: On older versions, you cannot change the default browser but you can [[#w_send-pages-from-safari-to-firefox|send pages from Safari to Firefox]].{/note} __TOC__ =Set Firefox as default browser (requires iOS 14)= {note}To set Firefox as the default browser on your iOS device, you must must have iOS 14 (or higher) and Firefox for iOS version 28.2 (or higher).{/note} #If you see a display card, tap {button Go to Settings}. Alternatively, you can open the '''Settings''', then scroll down and tap {menu Firefox}. #Tap {menu Default Browser App}. #;[[Image:set default ios|width=320]] #Choose {menu Firefox} from the list. #;[[Image:choose firefox default ios|width=320]] =Older versions of iOS= If you're on an older version of iOS (pre-14), Apple does not allow changing the default browser on older versions but you can try the following workaround: ==Send pages from Safari to Firefox== #From Safari, tap the share icon [[Image:share button ios]] at the bottom of the screen to bring up the share menu. ('''Note:''' You can also long-press on a link on a page to bring up the share menu.) #;[[Image:share button ios full|width=300]] #Choose Firefox as the destination in the share menu. #;[[Image:send to firefox ios|width=300]] #If Firefox is not listed in the options, tap the More button in the first row of the share menu. #;[[Image:more button ios|width=300]] #Tap the switch next to Firefox to enable it. #;[[Image:add firefox share ios|width=300]] {note}'''Tip:''' Drag Firefox to the beginning of the share panel so it appears first on the list.{/note}