Google has launched Secure Google search hosted on SSL lately . This post talks on how to enable this Secure Google search to the browser search bar/search suggestions in Firefox, Chrome and IE browsers.
Updated: Added Screenshots for IE
1. Firefox
Go to the Mozilla Addons Page and add Google SSL Search Plugin
Select ‘Start using it right away in the dialog box that displays – Add “Google SSL” to the list of engines available in the search bar?
2. Chrome
Right Click on Chrome Omnibar(Address bar) and Select ‘Edit Search Engines’.
In the Edit Search Engines Dialog box add https://www.google.com/search?q=%s in the URL field and click on Make Default Button.
Dont forget to check the Chrome Extensions List for Security Testers, here (Internal Post)
3. Internet Explorer
- Access the Add Search Providers page
- In the Create Your Own enter https://www.google.com/search?q=TEST in the URL field
Click on the Install Button to see the following screen. Check the ‘Make this my default search provider’
Now the Search box in IE will display Google.
via Google Blog and TechDows
