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With the Virtru Outlook 365 Add-in (for Web, Desktop, Mobile), you can easily protect your emails by encrypting messages and attachments in a few simple clicks. In this article, we will walk you through how to send encrypted messages from Outlook Web Access (OWA) or Outlook Desktop. Virtru does not support sending securely inside of the Outlook mobile application (for mobile use, see our iOS and Android apps).
To send encrypted emails with the Outlook 365 Add-in, you will first need to install and activate the Virtru Outlook 365 Add-in (if you have not done so already).
Please Note:
Virtru offers a separate Outlook Desktop Plugin (Desktop only). If you are using that plugin, instructions on how to send encrypted emails can be found here.
Steps to Encrypt
1. Click New Email or New Message in Outlook
2. In Outlook Desktop, select Virtru for Outlook
In OWA, open the Apps menu and click Virtru
3. You should then see a side panel that contains a Virtru toggle. Turn Virtru Protection On (the button will turn blue)
You can also pin the Virtru side panel for continued use
Next, add your recipients, subject, the body of the email, and any relevant attachments. You also have the option to add a Personal Introduction along with additional security options for the message such as Disable Forwarding, Expiration Date, Watermarking, and Persistent Protection.
5. When your message is ready, hit Send. You should see a note above your message letting you know that Virtru is "working on your request." A modal will also pop up while Virtru is processing the message. Do not click away until the modal disappears and the message has sent.