| Method | Opens Gmail in | Easy to set up | |--------|----------------|----------------| | Mail app + Gmail | Desktop app | ✅ Very easy | | Browser extension | Browser tab | ⚠️ Medium | | Dedicated client | Desktop app | ✅ Easy |
Click the (overlapping diamonds) in the address bar. Select Allow to let Edge route mailto links to your inbox. Step 3: Link Edge to Windows 11 Defaults Press Windows Key + I to open Settings . Navigate to Apps > Default apps . Find and select Microsoft Edge from the application list. Find the MAILTO link type. Click it and change the selection to Microsoft Edge . Method 3: Set Up Gmail via Mozilla Firefox set gmail as default email windows 11