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Outlook Extension

The Retyc extension for Outlook lets you send large files directly from your email client. Files are encrypted client-side and uploaded directly to Retyc — they never go through Outlook attachments.

The extension is open source: github.com/retyc/retyc-outlook-plugin

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The Retyc extension is not yet available on the Microsoft AppSource marketplace. It is installed via a manifest file (manifest.xml).

Compatibility

  • Outlook on the web (OWA / Microsoft 365)
  • Outlook 2016 or later (Windows and Mac)

Installation

1. Download the manifest file

Download the manifest.xml file from the GitHub releases page:

Download manifest.xml

GitHub releases page — Outlook extension assets

2. Open the add-ins manager

In the email compose window, click the Apps button in the toolbar, then click Get add-ins at the bottom of the panel.

Apps button in the Outlook toolbar

3. Add the add-in from a file

In the My add-ins tab, under Custom Addins, click + Add a custom add-in, then Add from File.... Select the downloaded manifest.xml file.

Adding a custom add-in from a file

4. Confirm the installation

A warning states that the add-in has not been verified by Microsoft. Click Install to confirm.

Microsoft security warning

The Retyc extension now appears in the Apps panel.

Retyc icon in the Apps panel

First login

Click Retyc in the Apps panel. The login window opens:

Retyc login window

Click Log in. Then click Open sign-in page to open the authentication page in your browser, and enter the code displayed.

Retyc authentication — code to enter in the browser

Usage

Click Retyc in the Apps panel to open the transfer panel. Add your files, enter the recipient's email address, then click Encrypt & insert Retyc link.

Retyc transfer panel

Files are encrypted client-side and uploaded to Retyc:

Encryption and upload in progress

Once the transfer is ready, a secure link is automatically inserted into your email body. Click Send in Outlook to deliver it.

Retyc link inserted in the email — transfer ready