When it comes to sending emails, most of us rely on Gmail. It is one of the best email platforms in the world. It offers a plethora of features to give you an enhanced user experience. But unfortunately, Gmail does not have a downloadable desktop app like other email platforms. To open Gmail, you have to access it from your browser.
But what if you could add the Gmail app as a desktop app? It would be so much more convenient. This would allow you to access Gmail directly from your desktop.
If you want to know how to add Gmail app for Windows as a desktop app, you are in the right place. In this guide, we will give you all the details you need to know. Before you start, make sure that you have Google Chrome. To complete the steps you need Chrome to be your default web browser.
Steps to add Gmail app for Windows as a desktop app:
- Open Gmail
- Now, click on the three-dot menu at the top right-hand side of the screen:
- Navigate to More tools > create Shortcut
- Now, a pop up will appear, check the open as window box to open Gmail as a separate window and then click on Create:
- Now, if you look in your desktop, you will find the Gmail Shortcut.
