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How do I set up S/MIME for exchange accounts using the Samsung email client?

[Environment]
Samsung Native Email Client

[Summary]
This article describes how to set up S/MIME for exchange accounts using Samsung Email.

[Resolution]
To set up S/MIME for Samsung email client, follow the steps below:
  1. Open the Samsung email client.
  2. Tap More > Settings .
  3. Select the required email account.
  4. Under Security options, you can enable the Encryption and Signing features.
  5. To enable encryption for all outgoing emails:
    • Select Encrypt.
    • Select the required client certificate.
    • Tap Allow if you want to use a certificate which is already installed or tap INSTALL to install new certificates

      NOTE       — If a pop-up screen to set the secure screen lock is displayed, you must first set the device password to continue.
      NOTE — If the certificate(s) are not installed, you will get an error message stating, certificate not installed.
  6. To enable signing for all outgoing emails: 
    • Select the Sign option.
    • Select the required client certificate and tap Allow if you want to use a certificate which is already installed or tap INSTALL to install new certificates.


Alternatively, if you want to apply S/MIME only for a specific email, go to : Message Composer > MORE > Security Options. The Security options dialog box is displayed. You can select the Encrypt and Sign options based on the requirement.







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