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Secure Messages Outlook add-in

The Secure Message Outlook add-in secures outbound email messages with attachments when sent by any of your users via their Microsoft 365 account. Alternatively, secure messages can be sent, received, and managed directly from the Secure Message portal.

Note

Sending a message using the Secure Message Outlook add-in is optional. To send a secured message, see Using the Outlook add-in.

Prerequisites

The Email Security module and Secure Messages add-on must be enabled on your workspace in order to use the Secure Messages Outlook add-in.

Microsoft Outlook compatibility

The Secure Messages Outlook add-in is compatible with the following versions of Microsoft Outlook:

  • Outlook 2013 or later on Windows

  • Outlook 2016 or later on Windows

  • Outlook 2019 or later on Windows

  • Outlook 2013 or later on Mac

  • Outlook 2016 or later on Mac

  • Outlook 2019 or later on Mac

  • Outlook on the web

  • Outlook on Windows (Microsoft 365)

-Outlook on Mac (Microsoft 365)

Installing the Secure Messages Outlook add-in

You can install the Secure Messages Outlook add-in directly from the Coro console.

To install the Secure Messages Outlook add-in:

  1. Log into the Coro console and select Control Panel from the toolbar:

    Control Panel

  2. Select Email Security:

    Email Security

  3. Select the Secure Messages tab:

    Secure Messages

    Note

    The Secure Messages tab is only enabled if the Secure Messages add-on is enabled for your workspace.

  4. Select Install for Outlook 365:

    Install

    The Microsoft AppSource webpage appears.

  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Secure Messages Outlook add-in.

Using the Outlook add-in

You can utilize the Secure Messages Outlook add-in directly from your Outlook environment when:

  • Composing a new message

  • Replying to a message

  • Forwarding a message

To enable the Secure Messages Outlook add-in from Microsoft Outlook:

Note

The following installation instructions apply to Outlook on Windows (Microsoft 365)

  1. Enter the recipients, subject, message, and any necessary files while composing, forwarding, or replying to a message.

  2. From the Message area , select the Apps symbol:

    Select More options

  3. Select Secure Messages, listed under Add-ins:

    Secure Messages add-in

    A message is appears confirming that the Secure Messages Outlook add-in is active. When the message is sent, the comprehensive security measures of Secure Messages are applied.

  4. When the message is ready to send, select the Secure Messages option from the toolbar:

    Send message

    The message is securely sent via the CoroMail Outlook add-in. A confirmation message appears:

    Send confirmation

    Note

    In order for the message to be securely sent via Secure Messages Outlook add-in, you must be included on the the Protected users list. The message is not sent if you are not on the the Protected users list.

For further information, see Secure Messages.