Activate secure TLS communication on email inbox • Outlook

Step 1

Open Outlook and select the menu item 'File'.

Step 2

  • In the menu, select 'Info'. (1)
  • Use the drop-down menu under 'Account information' to select the account you want to change. (2)
  • Click on 'Account Settings' icon. (3)
  • Select 'Server Settings'. (4)

Step 3

Under 'Incoming Mail', under 'Encryption Method', change 'None' to 'STARTTLS'.

Step 4

Click on 'Outgoing emails' to go to the outgoing mail server settings.

Step 5

Under 'Outgoing Mail', under 'Encryption Method', change 'None' to 'STARTTLS'.

Step 6

When you're done updating your settings, select Next.

Step 7

After you click on 'Next', Outlook checks the connections to the mail servers again. When Outlook is finished, click on 'Done'.