Chrome-Stats extension
Outlook.com mailto
Add Outlook.com as a default email provider for all mailto links.
What is Outlook.com mailto?
Stats
- storage
- menus
- tabs
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- *://outlook.com/send/*
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Summary
This browser extension will add the option in the Firefox application settings to set the default email provider for mailto links to Outlook.com. Mailto links on websites will automatically open the Outlook.com interface and prefill the information.
DISCLAIMER: This browser extension is unofficial and is not affiliated with Microsoft.
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User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Easy to set Outlook Web as default mailto handler
- Works as described
- Developer is responsive to feedback
Cons
- Doesn't always work consistently
- Could have better integration with existing mailbox tabs
- Sometimes requests sign in each time a mailto link is clicked
Most mentioned
- Issues with it not working consistently
- Happy to have found this extension after Firefox removed original mailto accounts
- Desire for the add-on to use existing mailbox tabs
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
Outlook.com mailto is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Outlook.com mailto if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Outlook.com mailto has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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