check before: 2025-03-01
Product:
Outlook
Platform:
US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
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Details:
Users who do not have S/MIME digital certificates installed now can use Import functionality to install S/MIME certificate files into their Windows machine. Similarly, Export functionality can be used to export S/MIME certificates with new password. #newoutlookforwindows
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-02-26
updated:
2025-03-13
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Direct effects for Operations**
S/MIME Certificate Management
Without proper preparation, users may face difficulties in importing S/MIME certificates, leading to potential security vulnerabilities and inability to send encrypted emails.
- roles: IT Support, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-support-import-and-export-of-s-mime-digital-certificates-in-new-outlook-for-windows/
User Experience Disruption
If users attempt to export S/MIME certificates without understanding the new password requirements, they may experience frustration and confusion, impacting their productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/outlook-support-import-and-export-of-s-mime-digital-certificates-in-new-outlook-for-windows/
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2025-03-13 | RM Status | In development | Launched |
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