Allows you to preset the default From address in Gmail with a parameter called bu. For example https://mail.google.com/mail/?bu=...

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March 31, 2013
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Select default From sender in Gmail Extension

Update (31 March): Works again with new Gmail.

For business users who manage multiple email addresses in a single Gmail account.

This extension allows you to override the default From address in Gmail with a query string parameter called bu.

Here is an example of the extension at work:
https://mail.google.com/mail/[email protected]&view=cm&tf=1&fs=1

In this example, the default from address is companydatatrees.net, but the 'bu' query string parameter specifies companydatatrees.com as the From domain. Therefore, Chrome extension looks for the email that ends in the domain companydatatrees.com and automatically selects it. You may also specify an exact email address in the 'bu' parameter, in case you have multiple emails from the same domain.

It is very helpful for Salesforce users with multiple accounts who need to send emails from addresses. Salesforce only allows integration with one (1) Google Apps Domain. On top of that, Gmail doesn't let you specify the From address. Therefore, you're always stuck sending mail from the same address. The way you work around this limitation is by installing this script and creating a formula field in Salesforce that opens a Gmail send window with the From query string parameter.

The Salesforce formula field should look like this:

HYPERLINK(\"https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=\"& Email &\"&shva=1&bu=\"& Business_Unit_Communicatnig_with__c &\"&bcc=\"& $User.Email2SFDC__c ,\"Send Email\")
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url":"http://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Select default From sender in Gmail", "description": "Allows you to preset the default From address in Gmail with a parameter called bu. For example https://mail.google.com/mail/?bu=...", "manifest_version": 2, "version": "1.3", "content_scripts": [{ "js": ["gmail_default_sender.js"], "matches": ["*://mail.google.com/mail/*bu*"], "exclude_matches": ["*://mail.google.com/mail/help/"] }], "icons": { "128": "icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Select default From sender in Gmail extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Select default From sender in Gmail extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Select default From sender in Gmail extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Select default From sender in Gmail extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Select default From sender in Gmail extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Select default From sender in Gmail extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Select default From sender in Gmail Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Select default From sender in Gmail extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Select default From sender in Gmail extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Select default From sender in Gmail extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Select default From sender in Gmail extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Select default From sender in Gmail extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Select default From sender in Gmail extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Select default From sender in Gmail extension file

Select and download the Select default From sender in Gmail extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Select default From sender in Gmail extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Select default From sender in Gmail extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Select default From sender in Gmail extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Select default From sender in Gmail extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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René Hollensted (ID: 000000d196243c40) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/30/2013 dont work with new gmail stile.

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Clark Wang (ID: 000000f8304e8eb5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/21/2012 It's cool!