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:
- Right-click on a mail link or attachment.
- Select "Open with" or "Choose default program".
- Select "Choose a default program" or "Set default program".
- Browse to the location of your preferred mail client (e.g., Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook).
- Select the client and click "OK".
Alternatively, you can change the default mail client through the Windows Settings app:
- Go to Settings (Windows key + I).
- Click on "Apps" or "Applications".
- Click on "Default apps".
- Click on "Email" or "Mail".
- Select your preferred mail client from the list.
Mac (OS X):
- Click on a mail link or attachment.
- Select "Services" or "Open with" from the context menu.
- Select "Choose an application" or "Set as default".
- Browse to the location of your preferred mail client (e.g., Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail).
- Select the client and click "Open" or "OK".
Alternatively, you can change the default mail client through the System Preferences app:
- Go to System Preferences.
- Click on "General".
- Click on "Default email reader".
- Select your preferred mail client from the list.
Chrome Browser:
- Click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the Chrome browser.
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Advanced" section.
- Click on "System" or "System settings".
- Click on "Default apps" or "Default programs".
- Click on "Email" or "Mail".
- Select your preferred mail client from the list.
Firefox Browser:
- Click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the Firefox browser.
- Select "Options" or "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the "General" tab.
- Click on the "Email" or "Mail" dropdown menu.
- 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.