This wikiHow teaches you how to change the default search engine on Safari using a Mac, iPhone or iPad.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: iPhone and iPad
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Step 1. Open the "Settings" app
It is usually found on the Home screen.
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Step 2. Scroll down and tap on Safari
This option is located towards the center of the menu.
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Step 3. Click on the Search Engine menu
It is the first option in the section titled "Search".
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Step 4. Select the search engine you want to use
Choose from Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo or other available search engines. A blue check mark will appear next to the name of the selected search engine.
Method 2 of 2: macOS
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Step 1. Open Safari on the Mac
The icon features a blue, red and white compass and is located in the Dock, usually located at the bottom of the screen.
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Step 2. Click on the Safari menu
It is located in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
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Step 3. Click on Preferences
The "Preferences" window will appear.
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Step 4. Click the Search tab
The icon on this tab looks like a magnifying glass and is located at the top of the window.
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Step 5. Click on the drop-down menu next to the "Search Engine" option
It is located at the top of the panel in the "Search" section.
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Step 6. Select the search engine you prefer
Choose from Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo or any other search engine available. The change will be applied immediately.