What is Mailto.to?
Adding a few characters to your mailto: link transforms it into a mailto.to mail draft link.
Mailto.to creates shareable web URLs from email links. Standard mailto: links require an email client and fail when none is set up. Mailto.to links work on social media, messaging apps, and browsers, and always show users the email content.
The Story Behind Mailto.to
I kept noticing a frustrating problem on my own projects: users would click “Contact Support” or “Feedback” links, and nothing would happen. It turns out, if someone doesn’t have a default email client set up on their machine, standard mailto: links just fail silently or throw weird browser errors. That meant I was losing out on crucial user feedback and leads.
I built mailto.to as a permanent fix. Instead of relying on the user’s OS configuration, I can just drop a standard HTTPS link. If they have a mail app, great. If they don’t, they get a clean web interface where they can copy the email text or launch it directly via webmail like Gmail. No more lost messages.
Perfect for:
- Responsible Citizens: Distribute pre-written email templates for advocacy campaigns.
- Developers: A drop-in replacement for traditional mailto links in applications.
- Marketing Professionals: Create cross-platform email campaigns that always work.
- Business Owners: Streamline communication with pre-filled support templates.
Access mailto.to to create your first dynamic email link today!