How to Open S/MIME

S/MIME stands for "Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions." It is a standard protocol for public key encryption. In other words, S/MIME encrypts all messages that flow in and out of your Exchange server. It protects your communications and sensitive data from potential hackers. You can open and enable S/MIME on your server using a tool called "Exchange Management Shell." This is an administrative tool that can be accessed in server computers. Note that you will need administrative rights to perform this task.

Instructions

1. Log in to a server computer with administrative privileges.

2. Click the "Start" menu and select "All Programs." Click the folder labeled "Microsoft Exchange." Click to open "Exchange Management Shell."

3. Click "Server Configuration" and select "Client Access."

4. Locate the server that needs S/MIME encryption. Click the folder representing the server.

5. Right-click "OWA" and choose "Properties" from the context menu.

6. Click the tab labeled "Segmentation."

7. Check "S/MIME."

8. Click "Enable." Click "OK" and close Exchange Shell to end task.

References

• Microsoft: Enable or Disable S/MIME in Outlook Web App
• Microsoft: Open the Shell