How to Change Default Email App in Windows 11 Systems

Zarmeen Shahzad
Windows 11 Systems

Sending emails is very simple. If you see an email link, you will be directed to an email client, and you can quickly send emails from there. However, if you are not directed to your desired client, you can easily change it in a few steps. I will address this in this tutorial and show you how to change the default email app in Windows 11 systems.

Change Default Email App Windows 11

You have to use the Windows 11 Settings app to change any default app. Just follow the steps below:

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Step-1: Click on the Windows icon on the taskbar and click on the Settings cog. (You can also open the app using shortcut keys Win + I)

Settings App

Step-2: Once the settings app opens, click on the Apps option in the left pane.

Change Default Email App Windows 11

Step-3: Now, select the Default apps option in the right pane.

Change Default Email App Windows 11

Step-4: In the Search bar under Set defaults for applications, search for the application you want to make your default email app.

 

Step-5: Now, click on the app option.

Change Default Email App Windows 11

Step-6: You will be directed to a new page. There will be an entire list of actions under Set default file types or link types. Scroll down and locate MAILTO. Click on this option.

Change Default Email App Windows 11

Step-7: When you click on the option, how do you want to open this? Window will pop up. Select the app you wish to choose as default and click OK.

Change Default Email App Windows 11

All done. I hope this helps. Let us know in the comments below.

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