New feature in the test: GMX, WEB.de and 1 & 1 enable every user the easy sending of end-to-end encrypted messages via PGP (Pretty Good Privacy). The mails are encrypted at the sender and only decrypted at the recipient. On the way, neither providers nor snooping intelligence services have access. Users must first install the “Mailvelope” browser add-on. This happens automatically when you first click the lock icon next to “Write e-mail” in the web interface of the three services.
Subsequently, a key password is given. A backup allows the transmission of encrypted communication to other devices. Clever: It is enough for the apps to post a QR code. The public part of the key ends up in a container which is encrypted locally and stored by the vendors. The randomly generated 26-digit password, ie the secret part of the key, remains with the user. But this does not notice anything, the web interfaces and the plugin work together smoothly.
To send an encrypted mail, just click on the key symbol. An empty message box opens with the button "Send encrypted" instead of "Send". It is also possible to write "normal" messages, using the "Write e-mail" field.
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Encryption is automatically integrated into the apps' services. But beware: The encrypted dispatch works so simply only to customers of GMX, WEB.de and 1 & 1. Users also send mails to other providers who have integrated PGP. However, you must then import the recipient's public key into "Mailvelope."
Conclusion: Encrypted e-mails can also be written with other providers such as Tutanota. GMX and WEB.de make users very easy to use, especially within their own universe.
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