How to set default mail app in mac

To set a default mail app on a Mac, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Apple Mail app

  1. Open the Apple Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
  3. Click on the "General" tab.
  4. Under "Default email reader", select the mail app you want to use as the default (e.g., Apple Mail, Gmail, Outlook, etc.).
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Method 2: Using the System Preferences

  1. Click on the Apple menu and select "System Preferences".
  2. Click on "General".
  3. Click on the "Default apps" tab.
  4. Click on "Mail" and select the mail app you want to use as the default from the dropdown menu.
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

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 default-email-reader <app_name>
  3. Replace <app_name> with the name of the mail app you want to use as the default (e.g., "Gmail", "Outlook", etc.).
  4. Press Enter to save the changes.

Note: If you're using a third-party mail app, you may need to restart your Mac or relaunch the mail app for the changes to take effect.

That's it! Your default mail app should now be set on your Mac.