How to Install and Set up the XQ Google Chrome Extension

The XQ Secure Gmail extension allows you to encrypt messages and attachments directly from your Gmail account.

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Video walkthrough

If you prefer, you can also watch a video walkthrough on installing the XQ Secure Gmail extension.

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Install the Chrome extension

1. Open the Chrome Web Store. Make sure you’re logged into the correct account before clicking Add to Chrome.

The Gmail Extension will also work in Microsoft’s Edge Browser.

2. In the pop-up window, click Add extension. XQ protects your data and it will never be stored or shared with third parties.

3. The Chrome extension will automatically install and be added to your extensions list. Now you can close the pop-up window or the tab and open Gmail to set up the XQ Secure Gmail extension.

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Complete Gmail setup

1. Open Gmail and log in to your account.
2. You will see XQ Message now available in the left-hand navigation bar. Click Login.

3. If your account is associated with multiple XQ workspaces, select one in the dropdown menu and click Next. Otherwise, just click Next.

4. A pop-up will appear to notify you that a confirmation email has been sent to your Gmail inbox. Click Understood! to continue. 
5. Open the email from XQ in your Gmail inbox and click Verify Email.

6. A new tab will open with a page linking to the community. You can close it and go back to Gmail. Click Login again from the left-hand navigation bar. You will now be successfully logged in. The menu text will change to Logout.

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Configure encryption settings

1. Click Compose and OKAY in the pop-up window.   

2. Click the gear icon to open the message settings.

Available settings

• THIS MESSAGE EXPIRES IN – Use this setting to change the expiration time for your message from 1 day to 3 months.
• WHO CAN READ THIS MESSAGE
  • All XQ Users – Instant – Encrypted messages sent from Gmail can be viewed by all eligible XQ Users in your Team Workspace. 
  • Recipients Only – Authenticated – Encrypted messages sent from Gmail can only be viewed by authenticated recipients.
• ENCRYPTION ALGORITHM 
  • OTP – One Time Pad – Enabled by default.
  • AES – Advanced Encryption Standard  
• USER PASSWORD – This setting is optional. If you wish to add a password to your secure emails, you can enter a password in this field. The recipient will be required to enter the password to decrypt the email. 

Now you’re ready to learn how to send a secure email.