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Mastering the Setup: How to Set DuckDuckGo as Your Default Search Engine

A simple guide to enhance your privacy by setting DuckDuckGo as your primary search tool

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const response = await fetch(
  'https://www.fetchserp.com/api/v1/search?' + 
  new URLSearchParams({
    search_engine: 'google',
    country: 'us',
    pages_number: '1',
    query: 'serp+api'
  }), {
    method: 'GET',
    headers: {
      'accept': 'application/json',
      'authorization': 'Bearer TOKEN'
    }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.dir(data, { depth: null });
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Introduction to DuckDuckGo and Its Benefits

In today’s digital age, privacy is more important than ever. DuckDuckGo is a search engine known for its commitment to user privacy, not tracking your activities or building user profiles. If you’re looking to enhance your online privacy, setting DuckDuckGo as your default search engine is an excellent step. Knowing how to set DuckDuckGo as your default search engine on your preferred browser will ensure that your searches are more private and secure every time you browse. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to make DuckDuckGo your go-to search engine across different browsers.

Why Choose DuckDuckGo as Your Default Search Engine?

  • Enhanced privacy and anonymity
  • No tracking or targeted advertising
  • User-friendly interface
  • Accessible on all devices and browsers

How to Set DuckDuckGo as Your Default Search Engine

To enjoy the privacy benefits of DuckDuckGo, you’ll want to set it as your default search engine. This process varies depending on the browser you use. Below, you will find detailed steps for popular browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. This guide ensures that you can easily update your settings regardless of your device or preferred browser.

Setting DuckDuckGo as Default in Google Chrome

Chrome is one of the most popular browsers, and changing its default search engine to DuckDuckGo is straightforward. Follow these steps:

  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Click on the three dots menu icon in the top-right corner.
  3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. In the Settings page, find the "Search engine" section.
  5. Click on "Manage search engines and site search".
  6. Under the "Default search engines" list, locate DuckDuckGo. If it’s not listed, you can add it manually.
  7. To add DuckDuckGo manually, click "Add" and fill in the following details:
    • Name: DuckDuckGo
    • Keyword: ddg
    • URL: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=%s
  8. Click the three dots next to DuckDuckGo and select "Make default".
After completing these steps, all your searches in Chrome will be directed through DuckDuckGo, prioritizing your privacy.

Setting DuckDuckGo as Default in Mozilla Firefox

Firefox users can set DuckDuckGo as their default search engine with these simple instructions:

  1. Open Firefox.
  2. Click the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top-right corner.
  3. Select "Settings".
  4. Choose "Search" from the sidebar.
  5. In the "Default Search Engine" drop-down menu, select DuckDuckGo.
  6. If it’s not listed, click "Find more search engines" and add DuckDuckGo from the Mozilla Add-ons store.
  7. Follow the prompts to add and set DuckDuckGo as default.

Setting DuckDuckGo in Microsoft Edge

Edge users can easily switch to DuckDuckGo as follows:

  1. Open Microsoft Edge.
  2. Click the three dots menu and select "Settings".
  3. Navigate to "Privacy, Search, and Services".
  4. Scroll down to "Address Bar and Search" section.
  5. Click "Manage Search Engines".
  6. Find DuckDuckGo in the list; if not present, add it using "Add".
  7. Click the three dots beside DuckDuckGo and select "Set as default".

Setting DuckDuckGo in Safari

Apple Safari also allows easy configuration:

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Click "Safari" in the top menu, then select "Preferences".
  3. Go to the "Search" tab.
  4. From the

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