Avamboo Encrypt for Outlook (Classic)

Encrypt confidential emails directly in Outlook – as password-protected PDFs with AES-256 encryption. GDPR compliant and no software needed on the recipient's side.

Compatible with Outlook 2016, 2019 and Outlook Classic (Microsoft 365)

Features

Everything you need for secure email communication

AES-256 Encryption

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

Password Manager

Passwords are automatically saved and reused when sending to the same recipient again. Team-wide password sharing included.

Automatic Encryption

Configure automatic encryption for specific recipients or domains. Never forget to encrypt a confidential email again.

Searchable Locally

Optionally store encrypted emails unencrypted locally – so you can always search your correspondence.

No Recipient Software

The recipient only needs the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the encrypted PDF. No installation, no registration.

GDPR Compliant

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

How It Works

Encrypted emails in three simple steps

1

Compose Email

Write your email as usual in Outlook. Add attachments – everything will be encrypted.

2

Encrypt

One click on the Encrypt button – Avamboo Encrypt automatically creates a password-protected PDF.

3

Recipient Opens PDF

The recipient receives the email with the encrypted PDF and opens it with the password in Adobe Reader.

User Guide

Step by step: How to encrypt and open emails

Encrypting Emails

Click the "Avamboo Encrypt" tab in Outlook, then click "Encrypt". Avamboo Encrypt automatically creates a password-protected PDF containing your email content and all attachments.

Avamboo Encrypt toolbar in Outlook

Opening Encrypted Emails

1

Receive email with PDF attachment

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

Received encrypted email in Outlook
2

Enter password

When opening the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Reader, a password prompt appears. Enter the agreed password to decrypt the document.

Password prompt when opening the encrypted PDF
3

Access attachments

After opening, you can find all original email attachments via the paperclip icon in the left sidebar of Adobe Reader.

Attachments panel in Adobe Acrobat Reader

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing – per user, per year

Starter

1–5 users

89€

per user / year

Popular

Team

6–20 users

80€

per user / year

Business

21–50 users

75€

per user / year

Enterprise

More than 50 users? Contact us for a custom quote.

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All prices exclude 19% VAT.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Outlook versions are supported?
Avamboo Encrypt for Outlook (Classic) supports Outlook 2016, 2019 and Outlook Classic with Microsoft 365. For the new Outlook and Outlook on the Web there is a separate version as an add-in.
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.
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?
Yes, all attachments are embedded in the encrypted PDF along with the email text and are fully protected.
Does Avamboo Encrypt work on terminal servers?
Yes, Avamboo Encrypt is terminal server compatible. Licensing is per user, not per installation.
Is Avamboo Encrypt GDPR compliant?
Yes. AES-256 encryption meets GDPR requirements for the secure transmission of personal data via email. You receive provable encryption for your compliance documentation.

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