Installing and updating the browser
System requirements
Before you install the browser, make sure your computer meets the system requirements:
OS version | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 |
Processor | Intel Pentium 4 (or later) |
RAM | 512 MB minimum |
Free disk space | At least 600 MB |
OS version | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 |
Processor | Intel Pentium 4 (or later) |
RAM | 512 MB minimum |
Free disk space | At least 600 MB |
OS version | macOS 10.12 (or later) |
Processor | Intel, Apple M1 (ARM) |
RAM | 512 MB minimum |
Free disk space | At least 600 MB |
OS version | macOS 10.12 (or later) |
Processor | Intel, Apple M1 (ARM) |
RAM | 512 MB minimum |
Free disk space | At least 600 MB |
Install
- Download the setup file from browser.yandex.com.
- Open the downloaded file in your browser.
- Click Install.
- Allow the installer to make changes on the computer.
- Download the setup file from browser.yandex.com.
- Open the downloaded file.
- In the dialog box that opens, drag the browser icon to the
Applications
folder.
Updates
Yandex.Browser is updated automatically. Without updates, your browser can not protect your data from new threats.
Reinstall
To reinstall the browser so that all your profile information including your tabs, site permissions, and sessions are saved:
- Close all browser windows.
- Open the Control Panel.
- Click Programs and click Uninstall a program).(in Windows 10, go to
- In the Uninstall or change program window, select the Yandex program.
- Click Uninstall at the top of the list.
- In the window that opens, click Delete, but do not select the Delete browser settings, browser history, and other data? option.
- Click Delete browser.
- Install the browser again.
- Close all browser windows.
- Open the Control Panel.
- Click Programs and click Uninstall a program).(in Windows 10, go to
- In the Uninstall or change program window, select the Yandex program.
- Click Uninstall at the top of the list.
- Click Reinstall in the dialog box that opens.
- Click Reinstall the browser.
All your profile data will be deleted from your computer during the re-installation process. However, if you synced your devices, most of your profile data will be saved on the Yandex server. This data will be restored after syncing. If you don't want your data to be restored, delete it from the server.
- Close all Yandex.Browser windows.
- Click Shift + ⌘ + A.or press
- Drag the Yandex icon to the Trash.
- Go to the Trash and click Empty.
- Download the setup file from browser.yandex.com.
- Open the downloaded file.
- In the dialog box that opens, drag the browser icon to the
Applications
folder.
Delete
- Close all browser windows.
- Open the Control Panel.
- Click Programs and click Uninstall a program).(in Windows 10, go to
- In the Uninstall or change program window, select the Yandex program.
- Click Uninstall at the top of the list.
- Click Delete in the dialog box that opens.
- Click Delete browser.

Your information and settings will only be deleted from your local computer. If you synced your devices, most of your profile data will be saved on the Yandex server. After you reinstall the browser and sync it with the server, your data and settings will be restored. If you don't want your data to be restored, delete it from the server.
- Close all Yandex.Browser windows.
- Click Shift + ⌘ + A.or press
- Drag the Yandex icon to the Recycle Bin.
- Go to the Recycle Bin and click Empty.
Questions about installation and updates
- Tap .
- In the Make Yandex Browser your default? section, click Yes, do it.
- Tap .
- Click System.
- In the Performance section, deselect the Update the browser, even if it's not running option.
The complete version of the Yandex.Browser installation file allows you to install the browser even with slow or no Internet connection. You can download it here.
At this time, you can't install the browser for multiple Windows users.
To make Yandex.Browser your default browser:
The installation file was probably not fully downloaded.
Download Yandex.Browser again.
If you use a proxy server or firewall, try disabling them and updating your browser. Also, try disabling your antivirus and updating your browser again. If this doesn't help, update the browser manually.
Download and install the latest version of the browser. You don't have to delete the previous browser version.
You can't turn off automatic browser updates. Only the latest browser version gives you maximum protection against internet-based threats.
Yandex.Browser updates automatically, regardless of whether you use it or not. This is for security reasons: new threats are constantly appearing on the internet and better protection methods are added to the browser in response to them.
We do not recommend disabling automatic updates in the background, but you can follow these instructions to do so if you must:
After you do this, the browser will no longer update automatically in the background. However, as soon as you open the browser, it immediately checks for updates and will do so regularly in the future when it's running.