4. Using the SafeQuard for Outlook Solution¶
Note
Currently available on windows desktop app and web. Limited support for mobile devices (iOS/iPadOS/Android).
4.1. Set Up¶
4.1.1. How to accept the SafeQuard for Outlook add-in permissions¶
Warning
Currently permissions needs to be accepted on the web version of Outlook.
Running the SafeQuard for Outlook add-in for the first time will prompt you to accept the permissions.
Tip
Permissions consent will be requested for first time user.
4.2. Encryption¶
4.2.1. Compose New Mail¶
4.2.2. Select Insert > Click SafeQuard for Outlook¶
4.2.3. Select your encryption functions¶
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SQEE Server selection Dropdown
Encrypt Attachment(s) Checkbox
Encrypt Message Body Checkbox
Encrypt Email Button (Encrypts based on the selected options)
Undo Encryption Button (Reverts the email to its original state before encryption)
4.2.4. Replacement of Email Content with Encrypted Version by SafeQuard¶
Warning
Ensure that the email is not edited after encryption, as any modifications may lead to decryption failures.
Above shows an example of an email where both the message body and attachment have been encrypted.
4.2.5. Email can now be sent as usual.¶
4.3. Decryption¶
4.3.2. Open the email and click on our add-in¶
4.3.3. Decrypt the email¶
Decrypt and View
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Decrypt and Download
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