Special Notes
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These steps are for the Outlook desktop application. If you are using the Outlook web application, find those instructions here.
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These instructions will not work for the Outlook mobile application.
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Encrypting emails via Outlook will not work if you are sending the message to a Gmail inbox or if someone outside of UT wants to send an encrypted email.
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If you need to send sensitive information to a Gmail account or someone outside of UT needs to send sensitive information, the UT Vault will need to be used.
Directions
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Open Outlook and select 'New Email'
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Draft your email and add any attachments
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Select the 'Options' tab
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Select the drop down arrow next to 'Encrypt'
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Select your desired encryption option*
*When you select an option, Outlook will provide a description of what your selection does for the email.
Additional Support
Open an IT Helpdesk request ticket.
Send an email to ITHelp@utc.edu.
Contact the IT Help Desk at 423-425-4000 or visit our IT Chat Portal.