How To Get Gmail On Desktop For Windows And Mac

Create a Gmail Desktop Shortcut

Quite a few websites, like even the Beebom website, allow you to install it as an app, although there’s no dedicated one for it. What it basically does is that it acts as a standalone extension of your web browser, which only opens that one website, mimicking the feel of a desktop-level application. From Chrome to Edge and even Safari, you can create such apps and shortcuts to get to Gmail quickly. Here’s how:

Using Google Chrome

Regardless of whether you’re on a Mac or Windows computer, if you access Gmail from Chrome, here’s how you can create its desktop shortcut.

Using Microsoft Edge

Like Chrome, Edge also offers a way to install websites as apps on a desktop. Follow these steps to learn how to create a Gamil shortcut using Edge.

Using Safari on Mac

Most Apple users prefer using Safari for everyday browsing and if you’re one of them, here’s how you can get the Gmail shortcut on your Mac. You can then easily customize this shortcut by changing its icon and name. And, that’s about it. Previously, macOS let you drag the icon to your Dock and pin it there. But, during our testing, we couldn’t do so with the Gmail icon for some reason. Maybe they don’t let you do that anymore, whatever reason that may be.

Uninstall or Delete Gmail Desktop Shortcut

Removing the desktop shortcut for Gmail is pretty easy, both on Windows and Mac. Here’s how you can do it.

On Windows

On Windows, once you have created a Gmail desktop shortcut, you can uninstall it from your system and remove all traces of it.

On Mac

Meanwhile, on macOS, you will have to follow these steps to delete the created desktop shortcut:
Alternatively, you can also load up your Gmail email addresses on the preloaded Mail app on Windows or Apple Mail on macOS. Since Gmail has IMAP integration, and it’s enabled by default, you won’t have to worry about email synchronization or anything as such. That way, you can also add multiple Gmail IDs to such email services or go for other Gmail alternatives. Probably that’s the biggest reason for Gmail not requiring a native desktop app in the first place.
Well, that brings us to the end of this guide. However, if you have any further queries, drop them in the comments down below!