ARCHIVED: In Elm, how do I encrypt mail?

Note: Elm is not available on any UITS systems.

Note: The software discussed here is no longer in common use at IU, and UITS may no longer be able to verify this text's accuracy; additionally, the UITS Support Center may no longer have the materials needed to adequately support this software.

To encrypt a message in Elm, follow the instructions below:

Note: Since only other Elm users can decrypt a message, this information applies only if the recipient of your message is also using Elm.

Above the section of text that you wish to encrypt, enter: [encode] Following the section of text that you wish to encrypt, enter: [clear] To encrypt the entire message, make these lines the first and last lines of the message.

You'll be prompted for a password (or key) to encrypt with before you send the message. Recipients will be prompted for a password when they attempt to read your mail. If the recipient enters the password correctly, the encoded text will be readable.

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