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How to Update Your Web Browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari)
Applies to: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari
Article Type: How-To
Last Updated: 2026-07-10
Summary
This article guides you through manually checking for and installing updates for Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari to ensure security and compatibility with modern websites.
Prerequisites
- An active internet connection.
Instructions
1. Update Google Chrome
- Open Google Chrome.
- Click the Three Dots (⋮) menu in the top right corner.
- Select Help > About Google Chrome.
- Chrome automatically checks for and installs updates. Click Relaunch when finished.
2. Update Microsoft Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the Three Dots (...) menu in the top right corner.
- Select Help and feedback > About Microsoft Edge.
- Edge automatically downloads updates. Click Restart to apply them.
3. Update Apple Safari (Mac only)
- Note that Safari updates through macOS system updates, not within the browser itself.
- Click the Apple logo > System Settings (or System Preferences on older Macs).
- Click General > Software Update.
- Click Update Now if a Safari or macOS update is available.
Troubleshooting
INFO
If your browser says updates are managed by your organization, IT handles these updates automatically in the background. You do not need to take any action.
| Symptom / Error | Potential Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Update fails to install | Pending system restart | Restart your computer completely and try the update again. |
| Browser crashes after updating | Conflicting or outdated extension | See How to Manage Browser Extensions to disable problematic add-ons. |