How to Password Protect an Email in Outlook

Ensuring the security of your emails is crucial in today's digital age. One way to enhance the security of your emails is by password protecting them in Outlook. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open Outlook and start composing a new email.
2. Click on 'File' and then select 'Properties'.
3. Under 'Properties', click on 'Security Settings'.
4. Check the box next to 'Encrypt message contents and attachments'.
5. You will then be prompted to enter a password. Choose a strong password that you will remember.
6. Finish composing your email and click 'Send'.
7. When the recipient tries to open the email, they will be prompted to enter the password you set.

By following these steps, you can add an extra layer of security to your sensitive emails in Outlook.