Welcome to the Maxthon Browser installation guide. Follow these steps to start using the browser built for Web3.
Visit the official Maxthon website at https://www.maxthon.com/ and click on 'DOWNLOAD NOW' for the standard version, or 'BETA Version' for testing advanced features.
Download the appropriate version for your system from the download page https://www.maxthon.com/download/. Options include:
- Standard desktop versions for Windows (64-bit and 32-bit) and Mac.
- Portable versions for a no-installation experience.
- Historical and beta versions for testers and early adopters.
For temporary use on another device:
- Download Portable Maxthon from https://www.maxthon.com/download/.
- Extract the package and run Maxthon.exe.
Note: Data is saved in the portable version folder. If not signed into your Maxthon account, data cannot be recovered after deletion.
After downloading the Maxthon Browser dmg file from the official website, open it by clicking on the downloaded file. Inside, you'll find the Maxthon Browser application. Simply drag and drop the Maxthon icon into your Applications folder to complete the installation.
When installing Maxthon Browser on Windows, you will have the option to customize your installation preferences:
- Customize Installation Path: Choose exactly where you want Maxthon Browser installed on your computer.
- Set as Default Browser: Select this option if you want Maxthon Browser to be your go-to browser for all web activities.
- Create Shortcut: You can create a shortcut on your desktop for easy access to Maxthon Browser.
During the installation process, simply select your preferred options and continue with the installation.
During installation, you'll see optional products like BrightVPN. These are optional enhancements for your browsing experience.
BrightVPN is a fully free VPN service that protects your IP. It installs a standalone exe and a browser extension, which you activate to start using VPN services.
Accept or decline these products based on your preferences.
If you're upgrading from Maxthon 5:
- Download the new version directly over your existing one.
- Log in for the first time to import your Maxthon 5 data automatically.
Monitor the installation progress. Once complete, you're set to explore the internet with Maxthon Browser!
After installation, log in with your Maxthon account or as a guest. The welcome page and bookmark bar's Import Bookmarks option will guide you through importing bookmarks and other settings from local data or an HTML file.
After installing and starting the Maxthon browser, you will be greeted with a login screen:
- If you already have a Maxthon account, please log in directly.
- New users can register a new account using their phone number or email. See Account and Membership Services for details.
- Alternatively, you may log in as a guest account to immediately start exploring the Maxthon browser.
- Once logged in, the welcome page will guide you through the bookmark import process.
- You can import your bookmarks by clicking on the
Import Bookmarksbutton on the Empty bookmark bar as well. - Alternatively, go to
Account Informationin the Settings - General and choose to import from local data or an HTML file.
Easily import your bookmarks, browsing history, saved passwords, and Quick Access setup via import local data & HTML file.
Manually import your browsing history and personal settings via import local data & HTML file.
- Internet Explorer: Import favorites, browsing history, and custom search engines.
- Firefox: Import bookmarks, browsing history, saved passwords, and autofill information into Passkeeper.
- Chrome: Choose to import by account folder including bookmarks, history, passwords into Passkeeper, and extensions.
For users upgrading from Maxthon 5, your data will be automatically synchronized when you log in to the new version of Maxthon for the first time. Please note:
- Bookmarks, Maxnote, Password, and Quick Access will automatically import to your new Maxthon Browser. If you need to import browsing history or personal settings, you need to use the
Import local data and HTML file...function, and select your Maxthon 5 logged account. - Because Maxthon 5 and the new version of Maxthon store bookmark data in different folders, the data will be copied to the new Maxthon bookmark folder at the initial launch.
- To continue using Maxthon 5 data and syncing with Maxthon 5 client, please activate the Maxthon Membership Service and enable Super Bookmark. See Super Bookmarks User Guide for details.
Users upgrading from Maxthon 5 will have their bookmarks, passwords, Maxnote, and other data automatically imported, even if not logged in. If you face any problems with automatic data import, you can still import manually.
- Due to the upgrade in technology, plugin data from Maxthon 5 cannot be synchronized to the new version of Maxthon.
Making Maxthon your default browser allows external links and files to open in Maxthon automatically. This can be set within Maxthon's settings and also through your operating system's settings.
To set Maxthon as the default browser, navigate to 'Settings' -> 'Default App settings' within Maxthon, or adjust your OS system settings. For instance, in Windows 10:
- Open Menu > More tools > Set as default. This directs you to the system's default apps settings.
- In the system settings, navigate to Default apps > Web browser and select Maxthon.
- For easy access, consider pinning the Maxthon icon to your taskbar:
- Open Maxthon on your device.
- Right-click on the taskbar's Maxthon icon.
- Select Pin to taskbar.
Maxthon can be set to automatically open certain file types. This selection is made through the browser's settings, offering a more seamless browsing experience.
Maxthon provides various options for updating to ensure your browser stays current with the latest features and security updates:
- Automatically keep my Maxthon browser up to date: With this setting enabled, Maxthon will update itself automatically.
- Auto-check and notify for updates: Maxthon will check for updates and notify you, allowing you to choose when to update.
- Never check for updates: Select this option if you prefer to manually check for updates.
To prevent Maxthon from automatically checking for updates, navigate to 'Settings' -> 'Advanced' -> 'Do Not Check for Updates'. With this option enabled, the browser will not seek new versions under any circumstances, giving you full control over the update process.
Should you decide to uninstall Maxthon, it can be done easily through your system's settings:
- Locate Maxthon in the system menu, then right-click on it and select the Uninstall button.
- Alternatively, the browser can be uninstalled via the system's control panel.
Ensuring these steps are clearly outlined and accessible will help users to easily navigate their options within Maxthon, enhancing their overall experience with the browser.
Should you need any assistance or encounter issues during the bookmark import process, please contact support at help@maxthon.com.