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  • Click on "Authorize Accounts" in the Virtru tab to manually follow the authorization steps again (see Activation above)

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Installing and activating virtru for Office 365(OWA)

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Install and activate the Virtru for Outlook 365 Add-in (for Web, Desktop, Mobile)


Before you can send and receive secure emails with Virtru, you will need to install and activate the Virtru Outlook 365 Add-in (for Web, Desktop, Mobile). In this article, we'll show you how to install and activate the Virtru add-in. Step by step instructions can be found below. 

Please Note:

In addition to the Virtru Outlook 365 Add-in, Virtru also offers a separate Outlook Desktop Extension (Desktop Only). If you are not sure which Virtru product is best for you, we recommend reviewing this article.

Installation

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Important Note about Virtru for Outlook Desktop and Virtru for Outlook 365

The Virtru for Outlook Desktop Extension and the Virtru for Outlook 365 Add-in will conflict if both are installed in your Outlook desktop application. Please be sure only one is installed. Uninstall instructions can be found here

1) Sign into your Microsoft Outlook account by going to https://outlook.office365.com/mail OR open Outlook on your Desktop. 

2) Click the New Message button to compose an email

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3) Click the more options button […] at the bottom of the compose email window.

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4) Click the Get Add Ins option

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5) Click the My Add-Ins option

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6) Scroll down on the My Add-Ins page and click on Add a custom add-in, then click Add from URL

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7) Paste the following URL link: https://cdn.virtru.com/outlookjs/manifest/VirtruForOutlook.xml

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8) Click Install

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Your Add-Ins for Outlook section should look like this.

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Activation

1) Create a New message by clicking the New Message button

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2) Click the Virtru logo. If you do not see the Virtru logo, then click the three dots and click Virtru.

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3) Pin Virtru to your side panel and click Activate Virtru

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Recommended Configuration:

We recommend editing your Outlook settings so Virtru is visible in the toolbar. This will make it easier for you to quickly create new encrypted emails as well as decrypt secure emails you recieve. 

1) Go to Settings

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2) Click on View All Outlook Settings

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3) Choose Customize Actions

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4) Enable Virtru in the Message surface (located in the Customize actions section) by clicking the check mark next to it. 

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5) Scroll down and enable Virtru in the Toolbar section (also located in the Customize actions section) by checking it there as well

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6) Click Save


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Installing and Activating Virtru for Apple iOS(iPad/iPhone) through Office 365

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  1. Download the Virtru app from the App Store.
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  2. Click the “ACTIVATE VIRTRU” button. Virtru will ask you which email service you use
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  3. Select “Office 365” from the “Add account” page
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  4. You will be directed to login.microsoft.com to sign in with your Office 365 credentials.
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  5. Once you have allowed the Virtru app to connect to your mailbox we will send out an activation email to verify your account and device. This email comes from noreply-activation@virtru.comand the Virtru app will process this email for activation. This will happen in the background for the user, once you see the “Activated” screen you will be directed to your mailbox.
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How to encrypt an email using Outlook 365 (Web)

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Send secure messages via Outlook 365 Add-in (for Web, Desktop and Mobile) – Virtru

  1. Click New Message in Outlook
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  2. Select the Virtru add-in inside of the compose window by clicking the Virtru icon OR the three dots.
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You should then see a side panel that contains a Virtru toggle. This will allow the option to turn Virtru Protection On, the button will turn blue. 

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You can also pin the Virtru side panel for continued use.


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  1. You can now add your recipients, subject, the body of the email, and any relevant attachments. You also have the option to add a Custom Introduction Message along with additional security options for the message such as Disable ForwardingExpiration DateWatermarking, and Persistent Protection.

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  1. When your message is ready, hit Send. You should see a brief message above your secure message letting you know that Virtru is sending your secure message. 
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How to encrypt an email in the Outlook Desktop Application using a keyword in the subject line

In order to manually encrypt an email its a pretty simple task but first there are some requirements that have to be met first

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After you've set your personal introduction to apply to all Virtru secure emails, you can still always create a one-off unencrypted introduction for a specific email when composing a secure email.  This will overwrite the custom personal introduction for that email only.

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In Outlook Web, after you click on New to compose a new email select New Email and toggle Virtru on, you can edit the personal unencrypted introduction in the Cover Letter section

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Sending a secure attachment with Outlook

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Sending a Virtru-encrypted email with OWA

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click on "Personalize Introduction". A new window will appear where you can type in a one-time introduction for that specific secure email.

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Outlook Web App (Office 365 online/OWA)

In Outlook Web, after you click on New to compose a new email and toggle Virtru on, you can edit the personal unencrypted introduction in the Cover Letter section

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