Encrypt emails with Hushmail - how it works

In this practical tip, we will show you how to encrypt your emails with the Hushmail service.

Encrypt emails with Hushmail

1. First, log in to Hushmail.
2. Click the "Compose" link. Write a new message about it.
3. Enter the recipient in the "To" field and the subject in the "Subject" field. Then write your message in the large field.
4. If you want to send an email to a recipient who is not registered with Hushmail, you have to enter a question, the answer of which only the recipient and you know. This will encrypt the email.
5. If the recipient is registered with Hushmail, you do not need to do anything else.
6. If you want to send an attachment, click on "Attach". Then select the desired file.
7. With a click on "Send" your email will be sent.
8. Note: All pages of Hushmail are encrypted via SSL so that your data is transmitted securely. The emails are encrypted using the "Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)" method.

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