Sending Encrypted Email with Outlook Microsoft 365

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When you want to keep an email private, you can encrypt it. Encrypting an email in Outlook turns the message into a jumbled code that only the intended recipient can read. The instructions vary slightly depending on which version of Outlook you are using.

Sending Encrypted Email - Classic Outlook 365 on PC

First, enter the email recipients.
Select Options and then select Encrypt.
Next, enter the subject and body.
Select Send to send the encrypted email.

Sending Encrypted Email - New Outlook 365 on PC

First, enter the email recipients.
Select Options
Select Encrypt icon and then select Encrypt from the drop-down list
Next, enter the subject and body.
Select Send to send the encrypted email.

Sending Encrypted Email - Outlook for Web

First, enter the email recipients.
Select Options
Select Encrypt icon and then select Encrypt from the drop-down list
Next, enter the subject and body.
Select Send to send the encrypted email.

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