Email: Encrypting Outlook Email

Before You Begin:

• You must be signed in to your UofL email account.
• For some Outlook versions you may need to connect to Rights Management Servers and download encryption templates before using encryption features.

Instructions:

Connect to Rights Management Servers and Get Templates (if prompted)

1. In the Outlook web client compose a new message.
2. At the top of the message window select the Options tab.
3. Click the small, downward-facing arrow under Encrypt.
4. Select Connect to Rights Management Servers and get templates.
    

Encrypt an Email

1. In your message pane click Options at the top of the window.
2. In the top bar click the small, downward-facing arrow under Encrypt.
3. Select Encrypt-Only from the drop-down menu after choosing the correct mailbox (if prompted).

Additional Encryption Options

• Do Not Forward: Prevents recipients from forwarding, printing or copying the message.
• Confidential: Allows content to be modified but not copied or printed; marked as “intended for internal users only.”
• Confidential View Only: Content cannot be modified, copied or printed; marked as “intended for internal users only.”

Need Additional Help?

• ITS HelpDesk
• Submit a Ticket: Use the self-service portal to log requests.
• In-Person Support: Visit the iTechConnect during business hours for individual help.  Located on the lower level of the Miller Information Technology Center (MITC) - Belknap Campus.