How to add a sender of encrypted mail on outlook
To add a sender of encrypted mail in Outlook, you'll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Outlook Encryption Options
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Options" and then select "Trust Center" from the left-hand menu.
- Click on "Email Security" and then select "Encrypted Email" from the drop-down menu.
- Check the box next to "Always send and receive encrypted email" and select the encryption method you prefer (e.g., S/MIME or PGP).
- Click "OK" to save your changes.
Method 2: Using the S/MIME Certificate
- If you have an S/MIME certificate, you can add it to Outlook to sign and encrypt your emails.
- Go to the "File" menu and select "Options" and then "Trust Center" from the left-hand menu.
- Click on "Email Security" and then select "Encrypted Email" from the drop-down menu.
- Click on "Settings" next to "S/MIME" and then select "Add S/MIME Certificate".
- Follow the prompts to import your S/MIME certificate.
- Once the certificate is imported, you can use it to sign and encrypt your emails.
Method 3: Using the PGP Key
- If you have a PGP key, you can add it to Outlook to encrypt and decrypt your emails.
- Go to the "File" menu and select "Options" and then "Trust Center" from the left-hand menu.
- Click on "Email Security" and then select "Encrypted Email" from the drop-down menu.
- Click on "Settings" next to "PGP" and then select "Add PGP Key".
- Follow the prompts to import your PGP key.
- Once the key is imported, you can use it to encrypt and decrypt your emails.
Additional Tips
- Make sure you have the necessary software installed on your computer to handle the encryption and decryption process (e.g., S/MIME or PGP software).
- If you're using a company email account, you may need to check with your IT department to see if they have specific encryption requirements or restrictions.
- Keep in mind that encrypting and decrypting emails can slow down the email sending and receiving process.