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Avamboo Encrypt for Outlook (New)

Email encryption directly in the new Outlook

Encrypt confidential emails directly in the new Outlook – with AES-256 encryption. GDPR compliant. No software required on the recipient’s side.

Compatible with the new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the Web (Microsoft 365)

Features

Everything you need for secure email communication

AES-256 Encryption

Your emails are encrypted as password-protected PDFs using AES-256 – the standard used by banks and government agencies.

Password Manager

Passwords for your recipients are securely stored and automatically reused on the next send. Team-wide password sharing included.

No Recipient Software

The recipient only needs the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. No installation, no registration on the recipient’s side.

Encrypt PDF Attachments Only (Pro)

Subject and email body remain unchanged – only the PDF attachments are individually encrypted and replaced. Ideal for structured workflows.

GDPR Compliant

Meets all GDPR requirements for sending confidential data via email. Verifiable encryption for your compliance documentation.

Protection Against Unencrypted Sending

With the ‘Always remind to encrypt’ option in settings, a warning appears automatically before sending – so no confidential email goes out unencrypted by accident.

Zero-Knowledge Architecture

Your passwords and keys never leave your device unencrypted. Even Avamboo has no access to your data.

How It Works

Four simple steps to an encrypted email

1

Open the Add-in

When composing a new email, open the Avamboo Encrypt add-in via the add-ins toolbar in Outlook.

2

Compose Your Email

Write your email as usual – with subject, body, and attachments.

3

Encrypt & Send

One click on ‘Prepare Encryption’ – Avamboo Encrypt creates a password-protected PDF. Then simply click Send.

4

Recipient Opens PDF

The recipient opens the encrypted PDF with Adobe Reader and enters the agreed password.

Tutorial

Step by step: How to encrypt and open emails

Encrypting Emails

1

Launch Add-in

Open a new email window in the new Outlook. Click ‘Add-ins’ in the toolbar and select ‘Avamboo Encrypt’. The Taskpanel appears on the right side of the window.

Launch Add-in
2

Compose Email

Write the subject and body as usual. Add attachments if needed.

3a

Full Encryption: ‘Prepare Encryption’

Click ‘Prepare Encryption’ in the Taskpanel and enter the password. Avamboo Encrypt creates a password-protected PDF with the entire email content and all attachments. Subject and body are replaced with encrypted versions. The email is ready to send – click Send.

Full Encryption: ‘Prepare Encryption’
3b

Encrypt PDF Attachments Only (Pro)

Click ‘Encrypt PDF Attachments Only’. Subject and email body remain unchanged. Only the PDF attachments are individually encrypted and replace the original files. Then click Send.

Encrypt PDF Attachments Only (Pro)

Opening an Encrypted Email

1

Receive Email with PDF Attachment

The recipient receives an email with an encrypted PDF file as attachment. The password is communicated via a separate channel.

Receive Email with PDF Attachment
2

Enter Password

When opening the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader, a password prompt appears. Enter the agreed password – the document is decrypted.

Enter Password
3

Access Attachments

All original attachments are accessible via the paperclip icon in the left sidebar of Adobe Reader.

Access Attachments

Note: Retrieve Original Email

If the ‘Embed original email’ option was enabled, you’ll find the original email as an .eml file in the attachment panel of the PDF (paperclip icon). Clicking it opens the file directly in Outlook. Move it to your inbox to use it like a regular email.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Free

Free

2 emails/day, 30 emails/month

  • Full encryption (body + attachments)
  • Encrypt PDF attachments only
  • Password manager (own database only)
  • Shared password database
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Pro

120 €

per user / year (10 € per month)

50 emails/day, 1,000 emails/month

  • Full encryption (body + attachments)
  • Encrypt PDF attachments only
  • Password manager
  • Shared password database
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Enterprise

More than 1,000 emails per month or custom requirements? Contact us for a tailored offer.

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Each user receives their own license key.

All prices exclude 19% VAT.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Outlook versions are supported?
Avamboo Encrypt for Outlook (New) works in the new Outlook for Windows and in Outlook on the Web (Microsoft 365). For classic Outlook, there is a separate version: Avamboo Encrypt for Outlook (Classic).
Does the recipient need special software?
No. The recipient only needs the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the encrypted PDF. Acrobat Reader is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. No registration required.
How secure is the encryption?
Avamboo Encrypt uses AES-256-bit encryption – the same standard used by banks, government agencies, and the military. A brute-force attack on AES-256 is considered practically impossible.
Are attachments also encrypted?
With full encryption, all attachments are embedded together with the email text in the encrypted PDF. With ‘Encrypt PDF Attachments Only’, only the PDF attachments are individually encrypted (Pro feature).
Why don’t I see the ‘Encrypt PDF Attachments Only’ button?
This feature is exclusively available to Pro users. Additionally, the button only appears when all email attachments are in PDF format. As soon as an attachment has a different format (e.g., .docx, .xlsx), the option is hidden.
Do I need to set a password for the password manager?
Yes. To save recipient passwords in the password manager, you need to set up a personal user key once. This key protects your stored passwords – even Avamboo has no access to them. Without this key, passwords cannot be saved. The password used must be communicated to the recipient separately.
How long does encryption take?
Encryption happens entirely on your device – your data never leaves your computer unencrypted. Depending on the size of attachments, preparation may take a few seconds to a few minutes. Avamboo Encrypt shows you an estimated remaining time.
Can I roll out the add-in tenant-wide for all users in my organization?
Currently, a centralized tenant-wide rollout via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center is not possible. Each user must add the add-in themselves once via the Microsoft AppSource. We are working on enabling a centralized rollout in future versions. For Enterprise deployments, please contact us.
Is Avamboo Encrypt GDPR compliant?
Yes. AES-256 encryption meets GDPR requirements for the secure transmission of personal data via email. You receive verifiable encryption for your compliance documentation.
What is the difference between Free and Pro?
The Free version allows up to 2 encrypted emails per day and 30 per month. With Pro you get 50 emails/day and 1,000 emails/month, plus the ‘Encrypt PDF Attachments Only’ feature and the shared password database for teams.

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