GUIDE: How To Encrypt Emails In Outlook

What Encryption Options Does Microsoft Outlook Offer? #

You can configure your Microsoft Outlook account to offer a range of types of encryption:

• Unrestricted: The default, unsecured format for emails
• Encrypt Only: Requires the recipient to use a one-time passcode to verify their identity and read the message
• Do Not Forward: Includes the Encrypt Only features, and does not allow the recipient to forward the message to other contacts
• Confidential / All Employees: Restricts access to recipients with an approved email account, which can be limited to specific staff members

How To Send Encrypted Emails In Microsoft Outlook #

Microsoft Outlook Desktop Client

1. Compose Your Email
2. Click File
3. Select Encrypt
4. Choose the appropriate option

Alternatively, you can follow this path to encrypt your message:

1. Compose your message
2. Click Options
3. Select Encrypt
4. Select the encryption that offers the necessary restrictions (e.g. Encrypt-Only or Do Not Forward)

Microsoft Outlook Web Client

1. Compose your message
2. Click Encrypt
3. Select how you want it encrypted

Your message will then be encrypted—it’s a simple way to protect your communications against prying eyes that intercept them in transit or breach the recipient’s inbox.

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