Google Workspace Updates: Send Gmail end-to-end encrypted emails to anyone (original) (raw)
October 2, 2025
What’s changing
Generally available today, Gmail client-side encryption (CSE) users can send end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) emails to anyone, even if the recipient uses a different email provider. Recipients will receive a notification and can easily access the encrypted message via a guest account, ensuring secure communication without the hassle of exchanging keys or using custom software.
This capability, requiring minimal efforts for both IT teams and end users, abstracts away the traditional IT complexity and substandard user experiences of existing solutions, while preserving enhanced data sovereignty, privacy, and security controls.
Securely viewing an E2EE email in a restricted version of Gmail
Users sending an email will see a notification when composing their message
Getting started
- Admins: This feature will be OFF by default and can be enabled at the OU and Group level. Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning Gmail E2EE on or off for your organization. Visit the Help Center for a Client-side encryption setup overview.
- End users: This feature will be on by default for users that have access to Gmail Client-side encryption. Visit the Help Center to learn more about Gmail Client-side encryption.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on Sep 30, 2025
Availability
Available for Google Workspace:
- Enterprise Plus with the Assured Controls add-on.