Steps to Encrypt an Email using browser

Steps to Encrypt an Email

  1. Log in to Outlook Web

    • Visit https://outlook.office.com or your organization’s Outlook Web access.

    • Sign in with your Microsoft or Office 365 account.

  2. Click "New mail"

    • You'll find this in the top-left corner.

  3. Open Encryption Options

    • In the new message window, click the three dots (···) next to the "Discard" or "Send" button.

    • Click "Encrypt".

      • Or, select "Message options" > "Encrypt".

  4. Choose the Encryption Level

    • After clicking "Encrypt", you may get one of the following:

      • Encrypt – The message is encrypted, but can be forwarded.

      • Encrypt & Prevent Forwarding – Adds restrictions so recipients cannot forward, print, or copy content.

  5. Compose Your Email

    • Add recipient(s), subject, and message body.

    • Attach files if needed.

  6. Click "Send"

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