479748 – Outlook: Support Import and Export of S/MIME digital certificates in New Outlook for Windows

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check before: 2025-03-01

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Outlook

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US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

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Launched

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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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2025-03-13RM StatusIn developmentLaunched

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