How to Set Gmail as the Default Mail App on iPhone 13 (iOS 15.4.1)
If you’re a Gmail user and prefer it over Apple’s native Mail app, you can easily set Gmail as your default email app on your iPhone 13. Once set, any time you tap an email link or share content via email, it’ll open in Gmail — not Mail. Here’s how to do it.
Before You Start
Make sure:
- The Gmail app is installed on your iPhone.
- You’ve signed in to your Gmail account.
- Your iPhone is running iOS 14 or later (iOS 15.4.1 in this case).
How to Make Gmail the Default Mail App
- Open Settings
From your Home screen, tap the Settings app. - Scroll Down and Tap Gmail
You’ll see this in the list of apps installed on your iPhone. - Tap Default Mail App
This option only shows if Gmail is properly installed and configured. - Select Gmail
A checkmark will appear next to Gmail. It’s now your default email app.
That’s it! From now on, when you tap an email link, it’ll open in the Gmail app instead of Mail.
What Happens When You Change the Default?
- Email links will launch Gmail instead of the Mail app.
- Share via email actions will also default to Gmail.
- If you delete the Gmail app, your iPhone will revert back to Apple Mail as default.
To switch back, repeat the same steps and choose Mail or another third-party mail app.
Bonus: Want Chrome as Your Default Browser Too?
If you prefer the full Google experience:
- Install the Chrome app.
- Go to Settings > Chrome.
- Tap Default Browser App and choose Chrome.
Now both your email and web browsing can run through Google’s apps on your iPhone.