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

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

  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.

Outlook new message with the Send button highlighted

  1. An XQ pop-up window will appear. Click Send Encrypted Email. 

    If you click Send Without Encryption the email will not be sent securely.

XQ Outlook Enterprise prompt to send without encryption or Send Encrypted Email, with Send Encrypted Email indicated


  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.

Outlook new message with the Attach file button highlighted in the ribbon

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

Attach file menu: Browse this computer, OneDrive, Upload and share, Link

  1. Once you upload your attachment, click Send.

Outlook new message with the Send button highlighted

  1. An XQ pop-up window will appear. Click Send Encrypted Email. 

    If you click Send Without Encryption the email will not be sent securely.

XQ Outlook Enterprise prompt to send without encryption or Send Encrypted Email, with Send Encrypted Email indicated