About

This article provides end-users with a overview of how to successfully configure and use the Virtru for Gmail Chrome browser extension, a seamless tool for encrypting and protecting emails and attachments.

The sections that follow provide a more detailed look at the end-user life-cycle. This article will cover:

Plugin Installation and Activation
Plugin Use
Managing Content
Additional Resources

Note for Admins

If you're an admin looking for a deployment guide, please see the following: Deploy Virtru to a Google Workspace Organization (Admin Overview)

Installation and Activation

Some organizations automatically deploy Virtru to end-users. If this applies to you, you will see Virtru listed on your Chrome Extensions page with red symbol that notes that it was "Added by policy."

The following guide covers manual installation (if allowed by your organization) and the standard activation process: Install and activate Virtru for Gmail

If you have delegated access to mailboxes, you can activate Virtru with them, too: Activate a Delegated Mailbox with Virtru for Gmail

Using the Plugin

Once you have installed and activated your plugin, you're ready to start sending and receiving encrypted content: Send a Virtru-Encrypted Email in Gmail

You can also configure some personal settings:

Best Practice Tip

You might consider notifying some common recipients, as well: How do I notify my recipients that I will be sending emails with Virtru?

Managing Content

With Virtru, you're in complete control of your data. You always have the ability to manage access to your content:

You can even apply additional security settings to your content:

Additional Resources

Want to know more about Virtru, your new plugin, and troubleshooting tips?

Wondering about the recipient experience?

Read a Virtru Encrypted Email without Virtru Installed