Help protect your Outlook.com email account - Microsoft Support
Whether you receive a link in an email that appears to be from your bank but isn't, fake notifications from social networking sites, or malicious advertisements, we can help you protect your account. We keep up with the latest scams so you don't have to.
Advanced Outlook.com security for Microsoft 365 subscribers
These premium security features activate automatically for Microsoft 365 Family and Microsoft 365 Personal subscribers who have email accounts ending in @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, @live.com, and @msn.com.
Security and Privacy in Outlook Web App - Microsoft Support
Hazards include unauthorized use of your email account, infection of your computer with viruses, and theft of data. By taking some simple steps, you can avoid most of the risks associated with communicating by email. Outlook Web App supports several features that help protect you.
Send encrypted email messages in Outlook for Windows
New Outlook supports Microsoft 365 Message Encryption as long as your email server has an Office 365 Enterprise E3 license. S/MIME encryption will be supported starting in Fall 2024 . In an email message, choose Options , and then select Encrypt .
How to help keep your Microsoft account safe and secure
It's especially important to have a strong password if you use a Microsoft email address (like Outlook.com or Hotmail). This is because many services now use your email address to check your identity.
Encryption in Outlook - Microsoft Support
Outlook provides various encryption options to help keep your messages secure. To learn more about encryption in Outlook, select a link under the version of Outlook you're using. What version of Outlook do I have? Outlook for Windows. Encrypt email messages
Microsoft 365 advanced protection - Microsoft Support
Applies to: Outlook, OneDrive. To protect confidential information, encrypt your email, prevent forwarding, store sensitive files securely, and password-protect files you share. Email encryption
Learn about encrypted messages in Outlook.com
If you’re using Outlook.com or Microsoft 365 with new Outlook, Outlook for Mac, the Outlook.com website, the Outlook mobile app, or the Mail app in Windows 10, you can read and reply to encrypted messages the same way you do with unencrypted messages.
Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Learn how to manage your Microsoft account security info and troubleshoot verification code issues.
How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account
Two-step verification begins with an email address (we recommend two different email addresses, the one you normally use, and one as a backup just in case), a phone number, or any authenticator app. When you sign in on a new device or from a new location, we'll send you a security code to enter on the sign-in page.