Open Google Contacts email links in Outlook and not gmail

Do you prefer using Microsoft Outlook as your primary email client but find that Google Contacts always opens email links in Gmail? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this article, we will guide you through the steps to change the default email client for Google Contacts so that email links open in Outlook instead of Gmail.

Before we begin, it's important to note that this process involves making changes to your web browser settings. We will provide instructions for the most popular web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.

Change Default Email Client in Google Chrome

If you are using Google Chrome as your web browser, follow these steps to change the default email client:

1. Open Google Chrome on your computer.
2. Click on the three-dot menu icon located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
3. From the drop-down menu, select "Settings".
4. Scroll down and click on "Advanced" to expand the advanced settings.
5. Under the "Privacy and security" section, click on "Site Settings".
6. Scroll down and click on "Handlers".
7. Toggle the switch next to "Allow sites to ask to become default handlers for protocols" to enable it.
8. Now, open a new tab and navigate to Google Contacts.
9. Click on an email address to test if it opens in Outlook.
10. A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to allow Google Contacts to open Outlook. Click on "Allow".

That's it! Google Contacts will now open email links in Outlook instead of Gmail when using Google Chrome.

Change Default Email Client in Mozilla Firefox

If you prefer using Mozilla Firefox, follow these steps to change the default email client:

1. Open Mozilla Firefox on your computer.
2. Type "about:preferences" (without quotes) in the address bar and press Enter.
3. In the left sidebar, click on "General".
4. Scroll down to the "Applications" section.
5. In the search bar within the "Applications" section, type "mailto".
6. From the search results, locate "mailto" and click on the drop-down menu next to it.
7. Select "Use Microsoft Outlook" from the available options.
8. Now, open a new tab and navigate to Google Contacts.
9. Click on an email address to test if it opens in Outlook.
10. A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to allow Google Contacts to open Outlook. Click on "Allow".

Great! You have successfully set Outlook as the default email client for Google Contacts in Mozilla Firefox.

Change Default Email Client in Microsoft Edge

If you are using Microsoft Edge as your web browser, follow these steps to change the default email client:

1. Open Microsoft Edge on your computer.
2. Click on the three-dot menu icon located in the top-right corner of the browser window.
3. From the drop-down menu, select "Settings".
4. In the left sidebar, click on "Default browser".
5. Scroll down and click on "Choose default apps by protocol".
6. Scroll down to locate "MAILTO" and click on the current default app.
7. Select "Microsoft Outlook" from the available options.
8. Now, open a new tab and navigate to Google Contacts.
9. Click on an email address to test if it opens in Outlook.
10. A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to allow Google Contacts to open Outlook. Click on "Allow".

Perfect! You have successfully configured Google Contacts to open email links in Outlook instead of Gmail when using Microsoft Edge.

By following the steps above, you can easily change the default email client for Google Contacts in your preferred web browser. Now you can enjoy the convenience of using Outlook for all your email interactions without any hassle!