By default, you get the OME or Office 365 Message Encryption for sending encrypted emails using Outlook.
As such, you dont have to install any certificates to encrypt your email.
OpenOutlook > Email > Options > Encrypt icon > Select Encrypt.
You will see a message that says, This message will be encrypted.
First, switch to the Legacy version of Outlook on your Windows PC.
Step 1:OpenOutlook >smack the toggle next toNew Outlook.
Step 2:Click onSkip Feedbackto switch toLegacy Outlook.
Step 4:SelectOptionsat the bottom-right corner.
Step 5:ClickTrust Centerin the left menu and then selectTrust Center controls.
Step 6:SelectEmail Securityand then turn on the option ofEncrypt contents and attachments for outgoing messages.
Step 7:ClickOkto confirm.
you could now switch to theNew Outlook versionif you wish to.
Step 1:Open theOutlook app > New Email.
Step 2:Click thethree dotstowards the top right side of the Compose section and then selectEncryption.
Note that theEncryption option is greyed outfor our Outlook account as we dont have thesigning certificateto send encrypted emails.
That said, it should be a non-issue if you have aMicrosoft 365 membership.
Step 4:After selecting encryption, add all the relevant details and send your email.
Automatically Encrypt All Emails in Outlook on Mac
Step 1:OpenOutlookon your Mac.
Step 2:ClickTools>Accounts.
Step 3:choose Security below your Outlook account details.
Step 5:ClickOk.
A new window will open in your surfing app using your Microsoft account to display your message.
Step 1:Go to your inbox and then open theencrypted Outlook emailthat you have received.
Step 2:Click onRead The Message.
Step 3:you might now use your Google account or get asix-digit passcodeto view the email contents.
Tip:Refer to our post if your Outlook app for Mac isnot receiving emails automatically.
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