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How to Make Outlook Default Email Client on Windows 11
Make Outlook your default email app both on desktop and browser
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you largely depend on Microsoft Outlook for your mailing needs, you’ll be happy to know that Microsoft now allows you to set it as the defaultemail clienton your Windows 11. Windows 11 has a built-in email app called Mail.
It’s designed to be a simple, easy-to-use email client that works with Microsoft’s Outlook.com, Office 365 email services, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and other popular services. The good news is that you don’t have to use it. You can change the default email program to Outlook, and we will show you how below.
What is the default email program for Windows 11?
The default email program on Windows is the Mail app from Microsoft. It’s not the most popular email program in the world, but it’s one of the most powerful. Still, some users prefer more functionality and may opt for other email clients.
Outlook, for instance, has come a long way from being an essential app to a feature-rich program. Now, users canchange the theme on the Outlook desktop apporpassword-protect their emails. With such features, it is easy to see why one would want to switch to Outlook as the default email client.
If you’re unhappy with the default email program in Windows 11, there are plenty of alternatives. However, we shall show you how to set Outlook as your default email client today.
How do I make Outlook my default email in Windows 11?
1. Use the desktop app
You can alsochoose the default browser for Outlookfor better link handling and personalized web experience.
2. Use the browser
There are many browsers, so the steps will differ for each. With the steps above, you get a rough picture of how to set your Outlook account as the default email client on a browser.
Recently, users complained ofdisappearing emails on Outlook, and Microsoft developed software to remedy the situation. Users who rely on Outlook as their primary mailing app are advised to run up-to-date browsers and enable functionality when loading the PWA.
More features worth checking out in Outlook includesetting your calendar to private, so don’t hesitate to visit our guide for step-by-step instructions.
Do you use Outlook.com? What did you think of its features? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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Don Sharpe
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