How to change default browser in Classic Outlook

Summary

How to change which browser opens when links are clicked in Outlook

Body

Issue/Question

  • When I click a link in Outlook, why does it open in Microsoft Edge?

 

Overview

This article will explain how to change which browser links open in when clicking a link in Classic Outlook

 

Environment

  • Classic Outlook

 

Resolution

  1. Open Outlook (Classic)

  2. Click File

  3. Click Options

  4. Click Advanced

  5. Under "File and browser preferences" ensure Open hyperlinks from Outlook in is set to Default Browser

Details

Details

Article ID: 148673
Created
Fri 3/6/26 11:23 AM
Modified
Fri 3/6/26 11:27 AM
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