Any time you click on a link that currently opens GroupWise Outlook to send an email (for example, from the Drew Directory), the browser needs to know what email program you are using in order to open a "Compose Email" window. Now that we have switched over to Google Mail, you'll need to make sure that your browser points to your Drew Google Mail account to send email.
You have a few choices for changing this setting. Installing Google Notifier will change your default mail setting in all browsers (Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer), but it does require you to use your device password if you have enrolled in Duo Security. You can manually change the setting in Firefox, or agree to the change when prompted in Chrome, or you can change the setting in Windows 7. Instructions for each option can be found below.By default, the browser will choose the email program defined by the operating system. You can override this setting in Firefox or Chrome as outlined below, but the changes will only apply to links you click from within the browser.
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Please remember: If, after clicking on a mailto link, you see a login page that says Google but not Drew, only type in your Drew email address (no password). This will bring you to a uLogin screen, where you can enter your username and password (getting a Duo prompt if signed up), or directly to the compose window if you are already logged in to iChain. |
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- Click the Start button and choose "Default Programs".
- Choose "Set your default programs".
- Highlight Google Chrome in the Programs list.
- Click "Choose defaults for this program".
- Look for "MAILTO" and check the box to the left.
- Click Save.
- Click OK.
- Close the Default Programs window.
Change the default mail setting in Safari
Set the default email app or web browser on your Mac
Install Google Notifier
Installing Google Notifier will change your default mail setting in all browsers (Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer), but it does require you to use your device password if you have enrolled in Duo Security.
In any browser, navigate to Google Notifier.
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