Hide attachments inside pictures
To hide attachments, attach between one and five files (2 MB in total at most) in Classic compose, tick Hide Attachment, enter a password in Password to Hide Attachment and click OK. The files are hidden inside randomly chosen pictures. Your domain administrator decides whether you can send hidden attachments only within your organisation or also outside it. Share the password separately, for example by phone.
How to hide attachments inside pictures
- Click the arrow next to Compose Mail, turn on Classic and click Compose Mail.
- Attach the files you want to hide.
- Tick Hide Attachment.
- Enter a password using letters and numbers only, and click OK.
- Send the mail to recipients your administrator allows and give them the password another way.
When to use it
The head of internal audit sends a sensitive report to the chief vigilance officer. The files travel hidden inside harmless-looking pictures, and she tells him the password by phone.
Limits
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of files | 1 to 5 |
| Total size | Up to 2 MB |
| Password | Letters and numbers only |
| Recipients | Within your organisation, or outside it too, as set by your administrator |
| Group Mail | Not available |
Good to know
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Your administrator sets Allow Hide Attachment for your account: Internal Domain lets you send hidden attachments within your organisation only, External Domain lets you send them outside your organisation as well, and Disallow turns the feature off.
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Hide Attachment is in Classic compose. To switch, click the arrow next to Compose Mail and turn on Classic.
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XgenPlus is not responsible for the nature of hidden content. Follow your organisation's policies.
Common questions
Can I send hidden attachments outside my organisation?
It depends on your account. Your domain administrator sets Allow Hide Attachment to Internal Domain (within your organisation only) or External Domain (outside your organisation as well). If it is Disallow, you cannot hide attachments.
How does the recipient open the files?
They open the mail in XgenPlus and enter the password to reveal the hidden attachment.
Why can't I see Hide Attachment?
Your administrator must allow it for your domain and for your account.