Discord Opening Links in Wrong Browser [Fix]

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Use these 5 known step-by-step methods to fix Discord opening links in the wrong browser and get back to using Discord the way you love it.

Discord is a messaging application used by millions of people on a daily basis. Plenty of users solely communicate through Discord, and share plenty of online content via links. However, many users have noticed that their Discord is opening links in the wrong browser app. This can easily be fixed.

Discord Opening Links in Wrong Browser [Fix]

 

Users are reporting issues with Discord opening links using a non-default browser. This issue can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you already have your default browser set up and running. Luckily, you can learn what to do now.

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Fix Discord Opening Links in Wrong Browser

In this article, we’ll be going over the 5 known methods of fixing Discord opening links in the wrong browser. The step-by-step instructions will guide you to solve this issue and return to using Discord how you love it.

Method 1. Select the appropriate browser

The first time you open a link using the Discord app, you can select which browser on your device you want to use for opening links in the future. Remember that this option only works if you’re opening a link for the first time!

  1. Click on any link sent to you in Discord.
  2. Choose the application you want to use for opening links from Discord.
    • If the app you want to use isn’t present on the list, scroll down and select More apps.
    • Navigate to the .exe file of the browser you want to use. For example, if you want Discord to use Google Chrome, select the chrome.exe file found in C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application.
  3. Make sure to tick the Always use this app option.
  4. Click OK.

The links you open from the Discord app will default to this browser in the future.

Method 2. Check your default browser in Windows 10

Discord themselves confirmed that the app uses your system’s default app for opening links. This information was made public in a Twitter thread, in reply to users experiencing issues with the application’s link handling.

The best step to take is confirming that your Windows 10 default browser matches your desired browser.

check your default browser

 

  1. Open the Settings app by clicking on the gear icon in the Start menu. Alternatively, you can open the app by pressing down the Windows and I keys on your keyboard.
    Windows settings
  2. Click on the Apps tile.
    Windows Apps
  3. Using the pane on the left side of the window, switch to the Default apps tab.
    default apps
  4. Scroll down until you see the Web browser section. Here, click on the currently selected browser to open a list of options.
    Web browser
  5. Select the browser you want to use as your default for opening links on Discord. If the browser you want to select isn’t on the list, click on the Look for an app in the Microsoft Store option.
  6. Discord will start opening links in the application you set as your default web browser.

Method 3. Run Discord from your browser

If the desktop app is giving you a hard time with links, try switching to the web-based version of Discord. 

  1. Open any web browser installed on your computer.
  2. In the address bar, type in https://discord.com and navigate to the official Discord website by pressing Enter.
    discord website'
  3. Click on the Open Discord in your browser button.
  4. If you already have an account, click on the Login button in the top-right of the page. Otherwise, you can register by following the on-screen instructions and entering a username.
    log in to discord
  5. Enter your login credentials and click on the Login button.
  6. When using the web version, every link you open will automatically use the browser you’re currently viewing Discord in.

Method 4. Launch Discord as an administrator

In rare cases, launching Discord as an administrator can fix issues with opening links in the wrong browser.

  1. Use the search bar in your taskbar (or simply press the Windows + S keyboard shortcut) and search for Discord.
  2. Right-click on the Discord application from the search results.
    open discord applicaiton
  3. Select the Run as administrator option from the context menu. If prompted by the User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to allow the app to launch with administrative permissions.
  4. Check if Discord is properly opening links using your default browser.

Method 5. Set default browser on Discord mobile

Lucky for Discord mobile users, the process of setting your default browser is natively included in the Discord mobile app for both Android and iOS.

  1. Launch the Discord application on your phone.
    lauch Discord on your phone
  2. Tap on your profile picture in the bottom-right corner of the screen to bring up the User Settings tab.
    discord user settigns
  3. Scroll down and tap on Web Browser, found under the App Settings section.
    web browser
  4. Select which browser you want to use when opening links in Discord.

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