How to set Default Email Client in macOS

If you wish to set the default email client in the MacOS operating system, here’s how it’s done.

1. Open the “Mail” application from the “Applications” folder.
2. Select the “Mail” menu and choose “Preferences…“
3. Set the “Default email reader” to the mail client desired. Set it to Outlook, Mail, Chrome or whatever mail client you like.

FAQ

What if I want to set web-based email like Google Mail as my default mail app?

1. Use the above steps and set Google Chrome as your default email reader.
2. Use Google Chrome as your browser and login to your Gmail account.
3. Select the handler icon located on the right side of the Chrome address bar and choose “Allow“.