How to set up Email Encryption in cPanel?

Email encryption helps protect your sensitive information from being read by unauthorized parties. Here's a simple guide on how to set up email encryption using cPanel.

1. Log in to cPanel: Login to your cPanel account login page by opening your web browser. To access the cPanel dashboard, enter your username and password.
2. Access Email Encryption: Locate the Email Section once you're logged into cPanel, find the section labeled "Email".
3. Click on Email Encryption: In the Email section, click on "Encryption". This tool allows you to manage encryption keys for your email accounts.
4. Generate a GnuPG Key: Go to GnuPG Keys: In the Email Encryption section, click on "Generate a New Key".Fill Out Important Information:
   1. Your Name: Please provide your name.
   2. Email Address: Enter the email address you wish to encrypt.
   3. Comment: You may leave this blank or make a note for future reference.
   4. Key Password: Create a strong password for your key.
   5. Key Size: The optimal key size for strong encryption is 2048 or 4096 bits.
   6. Expiration Date: Set the key's validity time or choose "Key does not expire".
   7. Generate: KeyClick "Generate Key" to create your encryption key.
5. Import or Manage Keys
   Import Existing Keys: If you have an existing encryption key, you can import it:
   Click on "Import Key".
   Paste your existing key in the provided field.
   Click "Import".
   Manage Existing Keys: You can view, edit, or delete keys from the "GnuPG Keys" section.
6. Use your encryption key.
   Share your Public Key: To get encrypted emails, send your public key to your contacts. They will use this key to encrypt emails addressed to you.
   Click on "View/Download" next to your key.
   Copy the public key and share it with anyone who will send you encrypted emails.
7. Encrypting Emails: When you send an email, you will need the recipient's public key to encrypt the message. Most email clients that support GPG/PGP encryption will allow you to import the recipient's public key and encrypt the email before sending.
8. Decrypt emails.
   Get emails encrypted: Your email client uses your private key to decrypt encrypted emails that you receive.
   Enter Key Password: To decrypt and read the email, you may need to enter the password you created for your key.
9. Use an email client that supports GPG/PGP.
   1. Choose an email client: Use an email client that supports GPG/PGP encryption, such as Mozilla Thunderbird with the Enigmail add-on, or a webmail client like Roundcube if
      your hosting provider allows it.
   2. Configure encryption: To configure encryption and import your keys, follow the steps provided by your email client.

By following these instructions, you may enable email encryption in cPanel, guaranteeing that your emails are safe from illegal access and remain confidential.