Secure Email

Secure Email flow via Paubox Portal

This document explains the behaviour when the custoemr receives a Secure Email via Paubox POrtal. This happens in two situations:

  1. When the client require portal delivery (for highest security with sensitive documents)

  2. When customer’s email system doesn't support modern encryption TLS 1.2+ (some older systems need this extra layer)

Here how it works:


Step 1: Customer will Receive a Notification Email

Customer will receive a standard email with a "View Message" link. The actual message content isn't shown in your inbox—it's kept safe in Paubox secure portal. You'll see only a simple link to access it.


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Sample Email.


Step 2: Verify Your Identity

Click "View Message" and customer will be asked to confirm who you are using one of these methods:

  • Text a code to your phone, or

  • Email a code to your address

Choose whichever is easiest for you. This verification happens just once per device—after that, you're all set.

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First time the customer need to provide one-time password.
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Step 3: Read Your Message

Once verified, customer can view your complete secure message with all attachments. Everything is encrypted and protected while you view it.

  1. Email Sample - The user will get below email(the email will be white-labelled). The email doesn’t show the message but a link.

  1. How to view Email - User clicks on the View Message, they will get a screen to enter their Phone# or email (depending on the preference) for 2 Factor Authentication. Please note that the authentication will happen only once per device.

  1. View email after authentication - Once the code is confirmed, User will be able to view the message in the secure Paubox portal.

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