5. Using SafeQuard for Gmail Solution

Note

Currently available on Google Chrome Browser.

Warning

Email saved as draft will not be stored as encrypted. This add-in only encrypts emails when they are sent.

5.1. Encryption

5.1.1. How to activate SafeQuard Encryption for Gmail

  1. Click on Chrome Extension > Select the SafeQuard Extension

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  2. Select your encryption options

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    • SQEE Server selection Dropdown

    • Encrypt Attachment Checkbox

    • Encrypt Message Body Checkbox

    • Plaintext Button Checkbox

    • Send alert Prompt Checkbox

Note

  • SQEE Server selection Dropdown should only be used for users with multiple SQEE servers configured.

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  1. Click on the Compose Window and write your email

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  2. Send Email

    • if send alert prompt is enabled, you will see a confirmation dialog with the selected encryption options.

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5.2. Decryption

  1. Navigate to your encrypted email

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  2. Click on Chrome Extension > Click on Decryption Tab

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  3. Select Decrypt Option > Decrypt the email

    • Decrypt and View Option

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    • Decrypt and Download Option

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