Open Gmail Links in Google Chrome for Android (2024 Update)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to open Gmail links in Google Chrome for Android in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.

Access Gmail Links in Google Chrome for Android

Follow the steps below to access Gmail links on Google Chrome for Android.

1. Open Gmail Settings From the Menu

With Gmail open, tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the upper left corner. 

Scroll down and select “Settings.” This allows you to adjust Gmail’s preferences, including link behavior.

2. Navigate to General Settings in Gmail

In the “Settings” menu, tap “General settings” to access options that manage how Gmail handles links. This section will let you control whether links open in the app or a browser.

3. Ensure Gmail Opens Links in a Browser

In “General settings,” locate the “Open web links in Gmail” option and turn it off. This ensures that links open in your default browser instead of within Gmail.

4. Test if Gmail Links Open in Google Chrome

Open an email.

Tap on a link and confirm that it opens in Google Chrome.

If the link opens in Chrome, the changes have been successfully applied. The address bar should look like the one below.

If you didn’t turn off the option “Open web links in Gmail,” the address bar looks like this.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to open links from Gmail in Google Chrome for Android. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to open SEO stats in Google Chrome and how to open an XML file in Chrome.