How to Send Secure Messages and Files Using the Outlook Add-in

The XQ Outlook Add-in allows you to send secure messages and attachment files. This article provides steps for encrypting an email using the Outlook Add-in.

Send secure messages

1. Open Outlook and click the New mail button to compose an email.
2. Input your recipient’s email address in the To field, compose your email as you normally would, and click Send.  

3. An XQ pop-up window will appear. Click Send Encrypted Email. 
   
   If you click Send Without Encryption the email will not be sent securely. 

Note: It may take a few moments before your email is sent. You will see a message stating “XQ Outlook Enterprise is working on your request” above your email until it’s complete.

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Send secure files

1. Open Outlook and click the New mail button to compose an email.
2. Input your recipient’s email address in the To field, compose your email as you normally would, and click the Attachment button in the Outlook menu bar.

3. Choose your attachment type from the drop-down menu and upload your attachment.

4. Once you upload your attachment, click Send. 

5. An XQ pop-up window will appear. Click Send Encrypted Email. 
   
   If you click Send Without Encryption the email will not be sent securely.

Note: It may take a few moments before your email is sent. You will see a message stating “XQ Outlook Enterprise is working on your request” above your email until it’s complete.