If you want to have easy access to Gmail on your Windows 11 laptop and make it available directly on your home screen, follow these simple steps to create a shortcut to Gmail.

Solution 1: Create a Gmail Shortcut on Your Desktop

While there isn’t a Gmail app available in the Microsoft Store, you can easily create a shortcut to Gmail on your desktop by following these steps:

1. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
2. Choose New > Shortcut.
3. In the location field, type https://mail.google.com/mail/.
4. Click Next to continue.
5. Give your shortcut a name, such as Gmail, or any name you prefer.
6. Click Finish.

Now you have a Gmail shortcut on your desktop that you can click to quickly access your Gmail inbox. You can also drag this shortcut to your taskbar or pin it to your Start Menu for even quicker access.

Solution 2: Add Gmail to Your Taskbar

After creating the shortcut on your desktop, you can pin it to your taskbar for faster access:

1. Right-click on the Gmail shortcut you created on your desktop.
2. Select Pin to taskbar from the context menu.

Conclusion

Although there is no official Gmail app for Windows 11, creating a shortcut to Gmail is an easy and effective way to access your Gmail inbox directly from your desktop or taskbar. These steps will help you stay connected with Gmail in just a few clicks.

For more “Windows 11” solutions, please check our Windows 11.