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A Guide to Set your Default Email App in Windows 11

Windows 11, which is the next generation of Microsoft Windows, has been finally released for all users worldwide. Microsoft releases updates for Windows OS from time to time, and within every Windows version, the users get to enjoy multiple new features. Windows 11 also consists of many new tools and options that you can use with much ease. It is also much straightforward for anyone to download and install this major Windows update on desktops and laptops. There are a lot of changes added to Windows 11. For instance, you will notice that the position of the Start menu has changed. And along with this, the Cortana and live tiles are also gone. Windows 11 is designed to provide the best computing experience to its users, and you can easily perform any task on it. Also, this Windows generation allows you to set your default email app on your device.



Do you know how to do so? Are you also a Windows device user and have recently upgraded to Windows 11? If you have just switched to this update, you might not know how to do so? And if that is the case, there is no need to worry now. In the following post, you will get to see the procedures with the help of which you will be able to set your default email app on your Windows 11 device. So, please make sure you read this full post to get to the techniques.


Settings default email app in Windows 11


It is a simple task for anyone to set the default email app on a Windows 11 PC. Windows OS comes with an inbuilt mail app, and when you click on an email-related link, that email opens in the default mail app. If you prefer to use the default mail app, then there is no need to do anything. But, if you wish to change it and want to use any other mail app, you can do so by following the technique mentioned here. There are multiple ways following which you can set the default mail app on your Windows 11 PC. Here, we will show you how you can do so via the Settings section. So, now, it’s finally time to see what steps you will have to follow to set the default mail app on your Windows 11 PC.


Instructions to set the default mail app on Windows 11


Here are the steps to follow for setting the default mail app on a Windows 11 PC:

  • First of all, you will have to launch the Settings app on your Windows 11 PC. To launch the app, you will have to press the “Windows + I” keys on your keyboard.

  • Alternatively, you can go to the Start menu and click the gear icon to go to the Settings screen.

  • After navigating to the Settings screen, you will then go to the left pane menu and click the “Apps” category.

  • Now, come to the central pane and click on the “Default Apps” option. You will now see a long list of all the apps and programs that are installed on your PC.

  • Explore the list to find the email app that you want to switch to. You can also search for the app using the search bar at the top.

  • Once you find the app you are looking for, click on it to proceed with the task, and then you will be taken to a new page.

  • Now, you will need to click the option that you will see below the “Mail to” heading.

  • And when a new window opens up on your screen, you will need to locate the email app that you wish to use instead of the default mail app.

  • At last, click the program/app you want to use, and then hit the “Ok” button. That’s it.

The instructions to set Gmail as your Default mail app in Windows 11


Here are the steps to follow to set Gmail as your default mail app on a Windows 11 PC;

  • First of all, you will launch the Edge browser on your PC and then click the three ellipses (menu icon) located at the top right corner.

  • From the menu that you see on your screen, select the option of ‘Settings.” And then go to the left sidebar after reaching the next screen and click on “Cookies and Site Permission.”

  • On the next screen, scroll down to go to the “All Permissions” section, and then launch the Protocol Handlers.

  • Go to the Block section, where you will see mail.google.com. You will have to click the “Delete” icon to delete it.

  • Now, head to Gmail on your browser. Go to the address bar and click the Protocol Handlers icon.

  • Next, launch the Settings app and click on the “Apps” section from the left sidebar.

  • Proceed by clicking on the “Default Apps.” Search for Mailto, and click the link icon you see placed beside it.

  • From the list of the applications and programs that appear on your screen, select “Microsoft Edge.” And lastly, hit the “Ok” button. That’s it.

So, these are the two methods of changing the default mail app on a Windows 11 computer. Try the techniques now and visit our website to know more.


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