Summary
Need to email sensitive information? Learn how to encrypt a message in Outlook at NCU, which encryption option to choose, and what people outside NCU see.
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Need to email something sensitive? North Central University Outlook can encrypt a message so only the people you send it to can read it, inside or outside NCU.
Encrypt a message
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Start a new email
Write your message and add attachments as usual.
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Open the encryption options
On the Options tab, select Encrypt.
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Pick an option
Choose one of the options below. A banner at the top of the message shows what you picked.
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Send it
Select Send. The message and its attachments stay encrypted.
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Which option to choose
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Option
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Who can open it
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What they can do
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Encrypt
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Anyone you send it to, inside or outside NCU
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Read, reply, and forward
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Do Not Forward
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Anyone you send it to, inside or outside NCU
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Read and reply, but not forward, copy, or print
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North Central University - Confidential
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Only people at NCU
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Read, reply, and edit
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North Central University - Confidential View Only
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Only people at NCU
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Read only
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Sending outside NCU?
Use Encrypt or Do Not Forward. The two Confidential options can only be opened by NCU accounts. People outside NCU get a link and sign in or use a one-time code. Point them to How To: Open an Encrypted Email from NCU.
Not sure if something should be encrypted? See Handling Sensitive University Data. For files, see How To: Password-Protect a File (and When to Share a Link Instead).
Get help
Submit a request through Microsoft Office 365 E-mail & Calendar.
Still need help? Contact the IT Service Desk:
- Call: 612.343.4170
- Visit: Miller Hall 226
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT