How to Restore MSN as Homepage in Any Browser

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Want MSN back as your homepage? Here’s how to restore https://www.msn.com as your default homepage in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, and mobile browsers.

🧭 What Is the MSN Homepage?

The MSN homepage (https://www.msn.com) is Microsoft’s default start page, offering news, weather, entertainment, and personalized widgets. If it was removed or changed, you can reset it in under a minute.

🛠️ How to Restore MSN as Homepage in Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge

Click the three-dot menu (top-right) > select Settings

2. Go to Start, Home, and New Tabs

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Choose Start, home, and new tabs from the sidebar

3. Change “When Edge starts”

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  • Select Open these pages
  • Click Add a new page
  • Enter: https://www.msn.com

4. Optional: Set the Home Button

  • Under Home button, enable it
  • Set Enter URL to https://www.msn.com

🌐 How to Set MSN as Homepage in Google Chrome

1. Launch Chrome

Click the three-dot menu > go to Settings

2. Set Startup Page

  • Scroll to On Startup
  • Choose Open a specific page or set of pages
  • Click Add a new page
  • Enter: https://www.msn.com

🦊 How to Restore MSN as Homepage in Firefox

1. Open Firefox

Click the menu button (≡) > go to Settings

2. Set Homepage

  • Under Home > Homepage and new windows
  • From the dropdown, choose Custom URLs
  • Paste: https://www.msn.com

🍎 How to Set MSN as Homepage in Safari (macOS)

1. Launch Safari

Click Safari > Preferences > General

2. Change Homepage Setting

  • In the Homepage field, enter https://www.msn.com
  • Also set New windows open with > Homepage

📱 How to Set MSN as Homepage on Mobile

On Android (Chrome)

  • Tap ⋮ > Settings > Homepage
  • Enable it, set custom URL: https://www.msn.com

On iOS (Safari or Chrome)

  • While MSN.com is open, tap Share > Add to Home Screen
  • Or set it as your default bookmark

❓ Why Did My MSN Homepage Disappear?

  • Browser updates often reset preferences
  • Third-party apps or extensions may override your homepage
  • Malware or cleaning software could reset defaults

✅ Why Set MSN as Your Homepage?

  • One-click access to curated news, finance, weather & more
  • Seamless Microsoft ecosystem integration
  • Fully customizable layout with widgets

FAQs

How do I make MSN open on every browser start?
Use the browser’s “startup page” setting and enter https://www.msn.com.

Can I use MSN on mobile as my homepage?
Not directly, but you can bookmark it or pin it to your home screen.

Is MSN safe and still active?
Yes – MSN is Microsoft-owned and constantly updated.

Final Tip

🔒 To prevent future resets, check your browser extensions or run a malware scan. Extensions like search hijackers may override homepage settings.

  1. How to make MSN the Default Homepage in Google Chrome
  2. How to use MSN in your browser
  3. Why Microsoft brought back MSN branding in Edge


Radu Tyrsina

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Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.

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