How to Configure Your Outlook Encryption Settings

Traian · October 2021

Step 1: Open Outlook and click the New Message button.

Step 2: Click on the XQ icon in the Outlook menu bar and select Encryption Settings from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Use the configuration menu to add an encryption password to your encrypted messages.

Step 4: Additionally you can set the email expiration date or choose a default expiration date option.

Step 5: Optionally, change the encryption algorithm and/or notification settings.

Step 6: Save your encryption settings. Your encryption configurations will be used when sending an encrypted message.