Browser Home Page: What It Is and How to Set It

A browser home page is the page that opens when you click the home button or start your browser. Understanding the difference between a home page and a start page can help you customize your browsing experience more effectively.

What is a Browser Home Page?

A browser home page is the page that appears when you:

• Click the home button in your browser toolbar
• Press Alt+Home (Windows) or Cmd+Home (Mac)
• Start your browser (depending on settings)

It's different from a start page, which appears when you open a new tab. The home page is typically a single URL, while start pages can be more complex.

Home Page vs. Start Page

Key differences:

• Home page: Opens when you click home button; usually one URL
• Start page: Opens in new tabs; can be customized with bookmarks and widgets
• New tab page: What appears when you open a new tab (Ctrl+T)

How to Set Your Home Page in Chrome

1. Open Chrome Settings (chrome://settings)
2. Find "Appearance" section
3. Enable "Show Home button"
4. Choose "Enter custom web address"
5. Enter your desired URL (e.g., tabrover.com/s/)
6. Click "Save"

Why Set a Custom Home Page?

• Quick access to your most-used site
• Personal dashboard or start page
• Productivity tools and resources
• Consistent starting point

TabRover as Your Home Page

You can set TabRover (tabrover.com/s/) as your home page for quick access to your boards and bookmarks. This gives you a consistent starting point whenever you click the home button.

Related Topics

Want to learn more about browser customization? Check out these related guides:

• How to Change Chrome Start Page - Complete guide to changing your start page
• Browser Start Page: Definition and Guide - Understand what a start page is
• TabRover Homepage - Try TabRover as your home page

Conclusion

Setting a custom home page gives you quick access to your most important page. Whether you use TabRover, a search engine, or another service, a well-chosen home page can improve your browsing efficiency.