Set Microsoft Edge to Open a Specific Page at Startup

Updated 7 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

This guide shows you how to make Microsoft Edge open a particular website or a set of pages every time you launch the browser. You can choose a single page, a blank page, or your previously open tabs. The steps work on Windows, macOS, and Linux for the current versions of Edge.

What You’ll Need

Microsoft Edge installed and updated (check via edge://settings/help)
The URL of the page you want to open (e.g., https://example.com)
Access to Edge’s Settings menu (no admin rights required)

Step-by-Step

Open Microsoft Edge on your computer.
Click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner of the browser window.
Select Settings from the dropdown menu. This opens the Settings page in a new tab.
In the left sidebar, click On startup. (If the sidebar is collapsed, click the hamburger icon to expand it first.)
You will see three options:
- Open the New Tab page – Edge opens its default new tab page (with search and shortcuts).
- Continue where you left off – Edge reopens all tabs that were open when you last closed the browser.
- Open a specific page or pages – This is the option you need to set a custom startup page.
Select the radio button next to Open a specific page or pages.
Click the Add a new page button (usually a blue link or a plus icon).
In the dialog that appears, type or paste the full URL of the page you want (e.g., https://www.wikipedia.org). Do not omit the https:// part.
Click Add to save the page. The URL now appears in the list under “Open a specific page or pages”.
To add more pages, repeat steps 7–9. Edge will open all listed pages in separate tabs at startup.
Close the Settings tab and restart Edge to test the change. Your chosen page(s) should load automatically.

Common Mistakes

Typing the URL without the protocol – Entering example.com without https:// may cause Edge to treat it as a search query instead of a website. Always include the full URL.
Selecting the wrong option – Many users click “Continue where you left off” thinking it will open a specific page, but that option only restores tabs from the last session. Make sure you choose “Open a specific page or pages”.
Editing the wrong profile – If you have multiple Edge profiles (e.g., Work and Personal), startup settings are per profile. Check that you are in the correct profile (look at the profile icon in the top-right) before changing settings.
Forgetting to click “Add” – Typing the URL and pressing Enter might close the dialog without saving. Always click the “Add” button.
Using a page that requires login – If the page is behind a login, Edge will show the login screen at startup, not the content you wanted. Consider using a public page or a page that doesn’t require authentication.

Tips

You can set multiple startup pages – for example, your email and news site – by adding each URL separately. Edge will open them in the order you list them.
To remove a startup page, hover over the URL in the list and click the three-dot menu on the right, then select Delete.
If you want to use the current set of open tabs as your startup pages, click the Use current pages link under the list. This is handy when you have several tabs open that you want to keep.
You can also set a startup page by typing edge://settings/startup directly in the address bar to jump straight to the On startup settings.
If you prefer a blank page, choose “Open the New Tab page” and then set the new tab page to a blank page via the New Tab Page settings (edge://settings/newTabPage).

Troubleshooting

Startup page doesn’t open – First, restart Edge completely (close all windows and reopen). If it still doesn’t work, check that you actually selected “Open a specific page or pages” and that the URL is correct. Also, verify you are not in InPrivate mode – InPrivate windows ignore startup settings by default.
Edge opens the new tab page instead of your page – This can happen if you have an extension that overrides the startup page. Disable extensions temporarily (edge://extensions) and test again. Also, check if your browser is managed by an organization – policies can override user settings.
Changes don’t stick after restart – Ensure you clicked “Add” and the URL appears in the list. If you are using a synced profile, settings may sync across devices; check that you are editing the correct profile.
Multiple tabs open but you only wanted one – You probably added more than one page. Remove the extra ones by hovering over them and clicking the trash icon or using the three-dot menu.
Edge keeps opening a different page (like a search engine) – This could be due to a hijacked homepage or a malicious extension. Run a scan with your antivirus, reset Edge settings (edge://settings/reset), and check the startup page again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set Edge to open a blank page at startup?

Yes. Choose “Open the New Tab page” and then go to edge://settings/newTabPage and set the new tab page to “Blank”. Alternatively, you can add about:blank as a specific page, but Edge may replace it with its new tab page depending on the version.

Will the startup page open in a new tab or a new window?

It opens in the same window that launches at startup. If you have multiple profiles, each profile can have its own startup pages, and they open in separate windows.

Does this work on mobile (Android/iOS)?

No, the On startup settings are only available on desktop versions of Edge. On mobile, you can set a “Home page” but not a startup page that loads automatically when the app opens.

Can I use a local file as a startup page?

Yes, you can enter a file path like file:///C:/Users/YourName/file.html (on Windows) or file:///Users/YourName/file.html (on Mac). However, Edge may block some local files for security reasons, so test it.

Why does Edge ignore my startup setting after an update?

Occasionally, Edge updates may reset certain settings. Check the On startup section again and re-add your pages. Also, if you have a policy from work or school, that can override your personal settings.

Can I set different startup pages for different profiles?

Yes. Each profile has its own settings. Switch to the profile you want (click the profile icon in the top-right), then change the On startup settings for that profile.

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