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How to Set Gmail as the Default Email App on iPhone or iPad

Change your default email app

By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 2, 2021 Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Jerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android

What to Know

Make Gmail the default email app on your iPhone or iPad by going to Settings > Gmail > Default Mail App > Gmail.All email links will open Gmail instead of Apple Mail.You need iOS 14 and up to switch your default email app. This article explains how to change the default email app to Gmail on an iPhone or iPad, and includes a list of other email programs you can make the default.

How to Set Gmail as the Default Email App on iOS

Apple loosened up its restriction on default apps for email, allowing users to use an app other than Apple Mail. To set Gmail as your default email app, you need a few things: iOS 14 or higher installed on your iPhone, or iPadOS 14 or higher installed on your iPad The Gmail app installed on your device. If you don't have it yet, it's a free download from the App Store. Download Gmail at the App Store Once you've met those requirements, follow these steps to set Gmail as the default email app on your iPhone or iPad: Tap Settings. Scroll down until you find the settings for Gmail and tap that. Tap Default Mail App. Tap Gmail so that the checkmark appears next to it. Go back to the home screen or do anything else. Your choice is automatically saved. With that change made, any time you tap a link that would open your email program—such as to write a new message—the Gmail app will open.

How to Switch Your Default Email App Back to Apple Mail

Decide you want to go back to the Apple Mail app as your default instead? Follow the first three steps from the last section, but tap Mail instead.

Other Apps That Can Be the Default Email App

Gmail isn't the only app you can set as your default email app on the iPhone or iPad. The list is growing all the time, but as of this writing, here are all of the apps can be set as your default email app: App Name Download Link Apple Mail pre-installed Airmail Download at the App Store Boomerang Download at the App Store Canary Download at the App Store Gmail Download at the App Store Hey Download at the App Store Outlook Download at the App Store Polymail Download at the App Store Spark Download at the App Store Spike Download at the App Store Twobird Download at the App Store Yandex.Mail Download at the App Store If you want to make any of these your default email app, follow the same steps from earlier, except in step 2 tap on the app you want to make the default instead of Gmail. Did you know you can also change the default web browser app on your iPhone or iPad to be something other than Safari (hello Chrome!)? Here's the list of other default browser apps and how to change that setting. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Schedule an Email on iPhone Can You Delete the Apps That Come With the iPhone? How to Send a New Email With iPhone Mail App How to Choose Your Default Apps on the iPhone How to Set up Gmail as Your Default Email in Firefox How to Search Mail in iPhone Mail How to Make Google Maps the Default on iPhone How to Retrieve Archived Emails in Gmail How to Send a Web Page With the Mac's Email Program How to Set up and Use iCloud on the iPad How to Switch From iPhone to Android How to Change the Default Ringtone on Your iPhone How to Pick Folders to Push in iPhone Mail How to Change Your Gmail Signature How to Send Group Emails on Your iPhone or iPad How to Set Up Gmail on Apple Watch Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies