By default, Microsoft Edge’s Home button is hidden and, when enabled, opens a new tab. To set a real homepage, turn on the Home button in Settings, then enter the site you want under Start, home, and new tabs.
Applies To
- Browser: Microsoft Edge, desktop
- OS: Windows and macOS
- Account: none needed
How Do I Turn On the Home Button in Edge?
By default, Microsoft Edge does not show a Home button on the address bar. Turn it on first:
- Click the three-dot settings menu in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- From the left pane, select Start, home, and new tabs.
- In the Home button section, switch on Show home button on the toolbar.
You should now see the Home icon on your Edge toolbar, right next to the Reload button.
How Do I Set the Homepage in Edge?
By default, the Home icon opens a new tab page. You can point it at any site instead, for example your to-do list or a news homepage:
- Click the three-dot settings menu in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- From the left pane, select Start, home, and new tabs.
- In the Home button section, enter your homepage address in the Enter URL field.
- Click Save.
How Do I Reset the Homepage Back to a New Tab?
Go back to Settings > Start, home, and new tabs and select A specific page then remove the URL, or select New tab page to restore the default behavior.
FAQ
Why don’t I see the Home button on my toolbar?
It’s off by default. Turn it on in Settings > Start, home, and new tabs > Show home button on the toolbar.
What’s the difference between the homepage and the new tab page in Edge?
The homepage is only what opens when you click the Home icon. The new tab page is what appears every time you open a new tab, and it’s configured separately.
Can I set multiple pages to open as my homepage?
No, the Home button opens a single URL. To open several pages at once, set them under “Open a specific page or pages” in the Start section instead of the Home button.
Once the Home button is turned on and pointed at the page you want, it stays put until you change it again in the same settings panel.
