Using Guard

Guard Settings

3.5.2. PGP encryption settings

The PGP encryption settings define the preset settings that are available when composing e-mail messages. When composing a new e-mail, the default settings can be adjusted before sending the e-mail.

How to change the PGP encryption settings:

  1. Click the System menu icon on the right side of the menu bar. Click the Settings menu item.

  2. Select the entry Guard Security in the side bar. Click on Advanced settings.

  3. Change a setting below PGP Encryption Settings.

The following settings are available.

Default to send encrypted when composing e-mail

Defines whether a new E-Mail is encrypted with PGP by default.

Default adding signature to outgoing e-mail messages

Defines whether a new E-Mail is encrypted with PGP by default.

Enable advanced PGP features

Defines whether PGP features, like key management are displayed.

Default to using PGP inline for new e-mail messages

To show this setting, enable the checkbox Enable Advanced PGP Features. Defines whether the PGP encryption is done inline. Only use those settings if the e-mail client of a recipient does not support PGP, the message should be readable though. If you use this setting, you cannot send e-mail messages in HTML format.