Using FAOPGP

E-mailing Files Securely

FAOPGP provides a simple method of emailing files and text securely without exposing you to the security problems and technical issues associated with plug-ins. FAOPGP secures files and message text before handing them over to the email application ensuring a totally secure environment is maintained at all times. You can email your files and message text securely in one easy step straight from Windows Explorer or from the FAOPGP GUI.

When you protect files in Windows Explorer you can also select various check boxes on the Protect menu to email files securely and to create secure message text.

Files can also be protected, archived and emailed in one step by additionally selecting the 'Archive' check box.



 E-mail
Check this box if you want FAOPGP to send the protected files via e-mail (as secure attachments to the email message).

 Secure note
Check this box if you want to create secure message text (inserted into the body of the email). NOTE:  This check box is only available if the 'E-mail' check box has been selected. If this box is checked then the dialog will expand to show the secure text editor window.



Type in your text (or paste it from another application) and then press the 'Protect' button.

On selection of the 'Protect' button FAOPGP will protect your files and open your default e-mail client with the files as attachments to a new mail message. The secure message text (if created) is inserted into the message body. FAOPGP automatically fills in the email address(es) for you by taking this information from the recipient public keys. All you need to do is type in a subject and click on Send.