To email a page from Chrome, use the browser's built-in “Save and share” menu to open your default email app with the page's link, or install a dedicated extension to automatically format the email with the page title as the subject and the URL as the body. The built-in method is quick, but a Chrome extension saves you from manually copying, pasting, and formatting the link every time. If you need to walk a colleague through a webpage live, first allow Google Chrome to share screen so you can present it directly.
How to email a page from Chrome: The built-in way
Google Chrome includes a native sharing feature that lets you send the current webpage via your default email client without leaving the browser. Here's the exact step-by-step process:
1. Open the webpage you want to share
Navigate to the article, blog post, or website you wish to email. Make sure the page is fully loaded and is the active tab in your Chrome window.
2. Click the three-dot menu
Look in the top-right corner of the browser window for the vertical three-dot icon (also called the “More” menu). Click it to open the dropdown list of browser actions.
3. Select “Save and share”
4. Choose “Email” from the share options
This action opens your default email application (like Outlook, Apple Mail, or Gmail in a new compose window) with the page's URL automatically inserted into the email body.
5. Add recipients and send
In the email window that opens, enter the recipient's email address in the “To” field. You can add multiple addresses separated by commas. If you want, type a short message in the body above the automatically added link. Then click the “Send” button. Chrome hands off the composed email to your mail app, which sends it immediately.
This built-in method is straightforward, but it has a limitation: the email subject line is usually left blank, and the body contains only the raw URL.
The better way: Use a Chrome extension for emailing pages
For a more efficient and professional result, install a Chrome extension designed specifically for sharing webpages via email. Instead of getting a bare link, you send a nicely structured email that looks intentional and thoughtful.
Extensions also offer customization options that the built-in share menu lacks. You can set up placeholders for the page title, URL, and even add your own signature or default message. This makes the process faster and more consistent, especially if you regularly share web content with colleagues or clients.
Installing and using an email-sharing extension
Here's how to install and use a reliable extension like “Send URL by Email” from the Chrome Web Store:
1. Find the extension
Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for “Send URL by Email” or visit its direct page. Look for the extension with the highest rating and a clear description. The official listing is titled “Send URL by Email” and is published by a verified developer.
2. Add it to Chrome
Click the “Add to Chrome” button on the extension's page. A pop-up will ask you to confirm the permissions. Review them (the extension needs access to your active tab to read the page title and URL) and click “Add extension.” Once installed, a small envelope icon appears in your browser toolbar.
3. Use it on any webpage
Navigate to the page you want to email. Click the envelope icon in the toolbar. The extension instantly opens your default mail client or a webmail compose window with the page's title already in the subject line and the URL in the body. You don't have to type anything, just add the recipient's address and hit send.
4. Customize the fields (optional)
In the settings panel, you can change the subject format (e.g., “Check this out: %title%”), add a default CC or BCC address, and even include a custom footer. These placeholders, like %title% and %url%, are replaced automatically with the actual page data when you use the extension.
This extension-based method turns a two-minute manual task into a single click, and it ensures every email you send looks consistent and professional.
Alternative extensions for emailing pages
If “Send URL by Email” doesn't fit your workflow, two other verified extensions offer slightly different features:
Share by Email, This extension adds a toolbar button that lets you choose between your system's default mail client or popular webmail services like Gmail, Outlook, Fastmail, or Yahoo. This is useful if you prefer to send from a specific email account without changing your system default. It also supports the same placeholders for subject and body, giving you full control over the email format.
Email This Page, This extension provides the same functionality through a right-click context menu. Just right-click on any webpage, select “Email This Page,” and a compose window opens with the title and link ready. It's ideal for users who prefer using the right-click menu over toolbar icons, and it works exactly the same way on every page.
All three extensions are free, verified by the Chrome Web Store, and have been tested for reliability. Choose the one that matches your preferred sharing style, whether you want a toolbar button, a right-click menu, or the ability to pick your email service on the fly.
By using any of these tools, you eliminate the repetitive steps of copying URLs, opening your email app, and manually formatting the message. The extension does the heavy lifting, so you can focus on writing a personal note or just hitting send.
