Here’s a helpful guide to setting Gmail as the default email option in Windows 11.
Scroll down, expand , and click Handlers .
Click the current application listed under MAILTO and change it to . Method 2: Set Up Gmail via Microsoft Edge set gmail as default email windows 11
Apps like , Kiwi for Gmail , or Shift can act as default mail apps while giving you the full Gmail experience.
Click the drop-down menu in the Action column and select . Step 2: Update Windows 11 App Association Open Windows 11 Settings ( Windows Key + I ). Go to Apps > Default apps . Select Mozilla Firefox from the list. Locate the MAILTO field. Change the assigned program to Mozilla Firefox . Here’s a helpful guide to setting Gmail as
Inside Chrome: Click the (monitor with a down arrow) on the right side of the address bar.
Now email links will open the Mail app with your Gmail inbox. Method 2: Set Up Gmail via Microsoft Edge
Method 4: Use the Official Gmail Desktop Progressive Web App (PWA)
Inside Edge: Click the three dots > > Install this site as an app . Step 2: Configure the PWA as Default Open Windows Settings > Apps > Default apps .
Would you like step-by-step screenshots for any of these methods?
Here’s a helpful guide to setting Gmail as the default email option in Windows 11.
Scroll down, expand , and click Handlers .
Click the current application listed under MAILTO and change it to . Method 2: Set Up Gmail via Microsoft Edge
Apps like , Kiwi for Gmail , or Shift can act as default mail apps while giving you the full Gmail experience.
Click the drop-down menu in the Action column and select . Step 2: Update Windows 11 App Association Open Windows 11 Settings ( Windows Key + I ). Go to Apps > Default apps . Select Mozilla Firefox from the list. Locate the MAILTO field. Change the assigned program to Mozilla Firefox .
Inside Chrome: Click the (monitor with a down arrow) on the right side of the address bar.
Now email links will open the Mail app with your Gmail inbox.
Method 4: Use the Official Gmail Desktop Progressive Web App (PWA)
Inside Edge: Click the three dots > > Install this site as an app . Step 2: Configure the PWA as Default Open Windows Settings > Apps > Default apps .
Would you like step-by-step screenshots for any of these methods?
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