In addition to the redesign a few years ago,Gmailadded a confidential mode.
This feature sounds like a special business-only feature, but its available to both regular and business Gmail users.
In short, the confidential mode allows you to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
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Gmails confidential mode somewhat restricts access to emails sent using this mode.
It protects sensitive information and allows you to set time limits and access codes.
It also automatically blocks specific actions, including forwarding, copying and pasting, email downloading, and printing.
Lets take a closer look at how to use confidential mode in Gmail.
What is the confidential mode in Gmail?
First of all, it allows you to send secure emails via Gmail.
As far as security is concerned, you’re free to lock the email with a password.
When the expiration date expires, the content will automatically disappear.
Without this code, you cant pop swing open the message.
Finally, the recipient wont be able tosend the message to anyone else.
This option is disabled by default.
Its not possible to download applications from the email and its not possible to copy the content.
You should also know that recipient can make a screenshot of your email.
Thats why this mode isnt as secure as it seems.
If you better enter a password, youll receive an appropriate text message with a code.
If youre using another email system, hit the confidential email link to ask for an access code.
Then enter the code in the text message sent to your equipment to view the contents of the email.
Therefore, only trust emails from people whose email addresses you know.
