About

This article provides end-users with a overview of how to successfully configure and use the Virtru for Outlook Desktop Extension (Windows only), 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:

1. Add-in Installation and Activation
2. Add-in Use
3. Managing Content
4. Additional Resources

Installation and Activation

Some organizations automatically deploy Virtru to end-users. If this applies to you, you will already see Virtru listed in Outlook Desktop.

The following guide covers manual installation (if allowed by your organization) and the standard activation process: Install and activate the Virtru for Outlook Desktop Extension (Windows Desktop only)

Using the Extension

Once you have installed and activated your extension, you're ready to start sending and receiving encrypted content: Send a Virtru-encrypted email with the Outlook Desktop Extension

You can also configure some personal settings:

• Set Personalized Unencrypted Introduction
• Setting a default On/Off encryption state for yourself

Managing Content

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

• Reviewing Sent Content - My Data Page Overview
• Managing Emails and Files in the My Data Page
• Revoke Virtru Encrypted Content

You can even apply additional security settings to your content:

• Security Option: Disable Forwarding 
• Security Option: Expiration Date
• Security Option: Watermarking
• Security Option: Persistent File Protection (PFP)

Additional Resources

Want to know more about Virtru?

• Visit Virtru.com
• Virtru for Outlook Desktop Help Articles
• General Tips 
• Cross-Platform Troubleshooting  

Wondering about the recipient experience?

• Read a Virtru Encrypted Email without Virtru Installed