Mailto links open Microsoft Office 365 Webmail / Outlook Web Application Compose by default
MailtOWA: Transform mailto Links to O365 Webmail
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
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on
2025-02-06
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 29.18K
Email: jo*****@jonroig.com
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
User reviews
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
User 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
Extension safety
Risk impact
MailtOWA: Mailto O365 Webmail / OutlookWebApp requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
- Low ******* ****** ** *** ********* ********
Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of MailtOWA: Mailto O365 Webmail / OutlookWebApp. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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