Encrypt email messages

To change the permission for a message, create a New Message, click Encrypt, click Change permissions, then select the appropriate encryption type from the dropdown list. Visit Microsoft's Encrypt email messages page for more information.

Email encryption types specific to Cal Poly

Encrypt-Only or Encrypt

This is the default encryption setting within Cal Poly O365. These emails can be read directly in Outlook web, Outlook for iOS and Android, and Outlook desktop. Recipients external to Cal Poly will receive a message with a link that prompts them to obtain a one-time passcode to read the message.

Do Not Forward

Only the recipients of the email will be able to view and reply. They cannot forward, share with others or print.

Confidential

Only Office 365 accounts that end with calpoly.edu can access the content, make edits, and share with others inside Cal Poly. Recipients external to Cal Poly are notified they do not have permissions to read the message if attempted.

Confidential View Only

Only Office 365 accounts that end with calpoly.edu can view the content but cannot edit. They can print and share with others inside Cal Poly. Recipients external to Cal Poly are notified they do not have permissions to read the message if attempted.

Encrypt email messages

Email encryption types specific to Cal Poly

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