How do I install DuckDuckGo as default search engine?

To set DuckDuckGo as your default search engine in Microsoft Edge, follow these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots (Settings and more) in the upper right corner.
2. Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
3. Click on Privacy, search, and services on the left sidebar.
4. Scroll down to the Services section and click on Address bar and search.
5. Under Search engine used in the address bar, select DuckDuckGo from the dropdown list. If DuckDuckGo is not listed, you may need to add it manually.
6. To add DuckDuckGo manually, go back to the Privacy, search, and services section, select Manage search engines under the Services section, and then click on Add. Enter the following information:
   • Search engine: DuckDuckGo
   • Keyword: duckduckgo.com
   • URL with %s in place of query: https://www.duckduckgo.com/?q=%s
7. After adding it, go back to the Address bar and search settings and select DuckDuckGo as your default search engine.

Now, DuckDuckGo should be set as your default search engine in Microsoft Edge.

Hi Spicy,

Thanks for reaching out. I'm here to help!

First, open your browser settings. In Microsoft Edge, go to Settings, then Privacy, search, and services, and scroll down to Address bar and search. Here, you can select DuckDuckGo as your default. If you don’t see it listed, you can add it manually by entering its URL: https://www.duckduckgo.com/?q=%s.

Second, if you’re using Chrome, head to Settings, choose Search engine, and select DuckDuckGo. If it’s missing, add it under Manage search engines using the same URL format.

Last, after setting it up, test by typing a search in your address bar to confirm DuckDuckGo is active. This ensures your searches are private and aligned with your preference.

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Carlo