How to Open MailTo Links in Gmail

Setting Up Gmail as Your Default Email Handler in Google Chrome

If email links in Class List aren’t opening correctly, follow these steps to configure Chrome to use your UM-Flint Gmail account.

Step 1: Log into Gmail in Chrome

Open Google Chrome and sign in to your UM-Flint Gmail account at mail.google.com.

Step 2: Allow Gmail to Handle Email Links

Look for a diamond-shaped icon in the right side of the address bar. If you see it:

  1. Click the diamond icon.
  2. When prompted, select “Use Gmail”.
  3. Click “Done.”

Email links should now open in Gmail automatically. If you do not see the diamond icon, continue to Step 3.

Step 3: Enable Protocol Handlers in Chrome Settings

If the diamond icon is not visible, Chrome may have protocol handlers disabled. To turn them on:

  1. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the upper-right corner of Chrome and select Settings.
  2. In the left sidebar, click Privacy and security.
  3. Click Site Settings.
  4. Scroll down and click Additional permissions.
  5. Click Protocol handlers.
  6. Make sure the toggle is set to “Sites can ask to handle protocols (recommended).”
  7. If mail.google.com appears under the Blocked list, click the X next to it to remove it. (Note: Be careful not to accidentally toggle off the handler setting when doing this.)

Step 4: Return to Gmail and Register the Handler

Go back to mail.google.com. The diamond icon should now appear in the address bar. Click it and select “Use Gmail”, then click “Done.”

Email links from Class List will now open in your UM-Flint Gmail account.

If you experience any issues following these instructions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at flint.its.support@umich.edu.

Setting Up Gmail as Your Default Email Handler in Mozilla Firefox

If email links in Class List aren’t opening correctly, follow these steps to configure Firefox to use your UM-Flint Gmail account.

  1. Open Firefox and sign in to your UM-Flint Gmail account at mail.google.com.
  2. Click the three horizontal lines (☰) in the upper-right corner of Firefox and select Settings.
  3. On the General tab, scroll down to the Applications section.
  4. Find mailto in the list, click the dropdown next to it, and select Use Gmail.
  5. Scroll down and click Settings, then click OK.

Email links from Class List will now open in your UM-Flint Gmail account.

If you experience any issues following these instructions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at flint.its.support@umich.edu