MailtOWA: Mailto O365 Webmail / OutlookWebApp

Mailto links open Microsoft Office 365 Webmail / Outlook Web Application Compose by default
What is MailtOWA: Mailto O365 Webmail / OutlookWebApp?
MailtOWA: Mailto O365 Webmail / OutlookWebApp is a free Chrome extension built to improve functionality by automatically redirecting mailto links to open in Microsoft O365 Webmail, Outlook Web App, or Microsoft Live. Designed with simplicity and user convenience in mind, the extension is free from ads or unnecessary features. It is an effective solution for those who typically prefer to use Microsoft's webmail services.

Extension stats

Users: 50,000+
Rating: 3.79 (14)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2021-01-08)
Creation date: 2019-10-03
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 29.18K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Updated 01-2021: Better support for Mac OS, support for Microsoft Live

... the missing bit of functionality that Microsoft should have provided?

With the MailtOWA extension installed, mailto: links will automatically open O365 Webmail / Outlook Web Application (OWA) / Outlook Live by default.

That's it. Nothing fancy. No ads or any other nonsense.

... Built to satisfy my own needs, released for free because other folks seem to have the same problem. Enjoy!

If you like it, leave a review. I need more internet points!

A free extension by i❤️.ws Emoji Domains Source code: github.com/jonroig/MailtOWA

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works for mailto links within emails and on websites for some users.
  • Allows users to access Outlook O365 webmail instead of the slower Outlook app.
  • Can be configured to work perfectly once set up correctly.
  • Effective for Chromebook users when the default Gmail app is disabled.
Cons
  • Doesn't work for all users, with multiple reports of it failing.
  • May redirect to a corporate login page instead of personal Outlook page.
  • Requires manual configuration to limit access for optimal performance.
  • Still opens the default mail app for some users despite adjustments.
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Works for me
  • Manual steps required for configuration
  • Opens default mail app
  • Works great
Recent reviews
Very useful. Now when open email links on the web, I can do it via my web outlook rather than the Outlook app which is always slow etc
by Rob Penfold, 2023-12-10

Does the job and nothing else. Perfect.
by James Kurtz, 2023-08-29

Doesn´t work
by Sync Account, 2023-05-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

MailtOWA: Mailto O365 Webmail / OutlookWebApp requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

MailtOWA: Mailto O365 Webmail / OutlookWebApp has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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