How to change default mail

Changing the default mail client on a computer or device depends on the operating system and browser you are using. Here are the steps for some popular options:

Windows:

  1. Right-click on a mail link or attachment.
  2. Select "Open with" or "Choose default program".
  3. Select "Choose a default program" or "Set default program".
  4. Browse to the location of your preferred mail client (e.g., Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook).
  5. Select the client and click "OK".

Alternatively, you can change the default mail client through the Windows Settings app:

  1. Go to Settings (Windows key + I).
  2. Click on "Apps" or "Applications".
  3. Click on "Default apps".
  4. Click on "Email" or "Mail".
  5. Select your preferred mail client from the list.

Mac (OS X):

  1. Click on a mail link or attachment.
  2. Select "Services" or "Open with" from the context menu.
  3. Select "Choose an application" or "Set as default".
  4. Browse to the location of your preferred mail client (e.g., Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail).
  5. Select the client and click "Open" or "OK".

Alternatively, you can change the default mail client through the System Preferences app:

  1. Go to System Preferences.
  2. Click on "General".
  3. Click on "Default email reader".
  4. Select your preferred mail client from the list.

Chrome Browser:

  1. Click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the Chrome browser.
  2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Advanced" section.
  4. Click on "System" or "System settings".
  5. Click on "Default apps" or "Default programs".
  6. Click on "Email" or "Mail".
  7. Select your preferred mail client from the list.

Firefox Browser:

  1. Click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the Firefox browser.
  2. Select "Options" or "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on the "General" tab.
  4. Click on the "Email" or "Mail" dropdown menu.
  5. Select your preferred mail client from the list.

Remember to restart your browser or device after changing the default mail client to ensure the changes take effect.