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How do I change my default browser in Slack desktop?

To change your default browser in Slack on a desktop, you need to adjust the settings on your computer, as Slack itself does not have a built-in option to change the default browser. Here’s a simple guide to help you do this on different operating systems:

For Windows:

  1. Open Settings: Click on the Start menu and select the gear icon to open the Settings app.

  2. Access Default Apps: In the Settings window, click on "Apps", and then select "Default apps" from the left-hand menu.

  3. Change Web Browser: Under the "Web browser" section, you’ll see the current default browser. Click on it, and a list of installed browsers will appear. Select the browser you want to set as default.

  4. Confirm Changes: Close the Settings window. Your new browser will now open links from Slack.

For macOS:

  1. Open System Preferences: Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select "System Preferences".

  2. Access General Settings: Click on "General" in the System Preferences window.

  3. Set Default Browser: Look for the "Default web browser" dropdown menu. Click on it and choose your preferred browser from the list.

  4. Close Preferences: Close the System Preferences window. Your selected browser will now handle links from Slack.

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