How to Password Protect an Attachment in Outlook?

Protecting sensitive information when sending emails is crucial in today's digital age. Fortunately, Outlook provides a way to password protect attachments for an extra layer of security. Follow these steps to ensure your attachments are safe:

1. Open Outlook and compose a new email.
2. Click on the 'Attach File' button to select the file you want to send.
3. Before clicking 'Send', go to the 'File' menu and select 'Info'.
4. Click on 'Protect Document' and choose 'Encrypt with Password'.
5. Enter a password and confirm it. Click 'OK'.
6. Your attachment is now password protected. Proceed to send your email as usual.

By following these simple steps, you can add an additional layer of security to your attachments in Outlook, keeping your sensitive information safe from unauthorized access.