How to Secure Documents Sent via Gmail with Password Protection

How to Secure Documents Sent via Gmail with Password Protection

When sharing sensitive documents over email, it's crucial to add an extra layer of security by password-protecting them. Here's a simple guide on how to password protect documents sent via Gmail:

1. Open your Gmail account and compose a new email.
2. Click on the 'Attach files' icon and choose the document you want to send.
3. Before attaching the document, click on the 'More options' icon (three vertical dots) next to the document's name.
4. From the dropdown menu, select 'Encrypt' and then 'Encrypt attachments'.
5. You will be prompted to set a password for the document. Enter a strong password and confirm it.
6. Once the document is encrypted, it will be attached with a '.html' extension. This is normal, and the recipient will be able to decrypt it using the password you set.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your sensitive documents are securely shared via Gmail with password protection.