Change default mail client cpnael

A question about email clients!

By default, macOS uses the Mail app as the default email client. If you want to change the default mail client to another app, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Mail app

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
  3. Click on the "General" tab.
  4. Click on the "Default Email Reader" dropdown menu.
  5. Select the email client you want to use as the default (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, etc.).

Method 2: Using the System Preferences

  1. Go to System Preferences on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Internet Accounts".
  3. Select the email account you want to associate with the new default mail client.
  4. Click on the "Edit" button next to the account.
  5. Click on the "Default Mail Reader" dropdown menu.
  6. Select the email client you want to use as the default (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, etc.).

Method 3: Using the Terminal

  1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: defaults write com.apple.mail DefaultMailReader <new_client_name>
  3. Replace <new_client_name> with the name of the email client you want to use as the default (e.g., "Microsoft Outlook", "Mozilla Thunderbird", etc.).

For example, to set Microsoft Outlook as the default mail client, you would type: defaults write com.apple.mail DefaultMailReader Microsoft Outlook

After making the change, you may need to restart your Mac or relaunch the Mail app for the changes to take effect.

Note: If you're using a third-party email client, you may need to configure it to work with your email account before it becomes the default mail client.