Flexcrypt User Manual

You must use 32bit versions of Windows XP, Vista or 7. Other platforms may only use the Online services
For automatic email-encryption, you must use an email client (an email program such as Thunderbird or Outlook or any other), webmail is not Ok (or safe)
Always test Flexcrypt with non-critical data first!

GUIDE

Download and install Flexcrypt from www.flexcrypt.com . After one month, the application will function in a severly restricted manner until a license is purchased in the shop (EUR 19).
For email encryption, go to tab Email and open settings, enter Your email address. Must be from the account you are sending emails From
Add the email address you wish to send and receive encrypted emails with by clicking “Add”, make up a password per recipient
For each receiver, you must choose an encryption type. Choose Winzip Pk if you are not sure, choose Winzip AES for active Flexcrypt users, choose OpenPGP if you have receivers public key
Open your email client, write and send your email as usual
Flexcrypt will intercept and encrypt your email, a window will confirm this
The email will be delivered as an encrypted .ZIP attachment to the receiver (or Open PGP).
You must communicate the password to the receiver so that decryption is possible, do this in a smart, non-electronic way
Once the receiver has installed Flexcrypt, it will be possible for you two to send and receive encrypted emails that are encrypted and decrypted automatically.
If you want to send encrypted Instant Messages (MSN or ICQ), enter your IM username under tab IM -> Settings
Add IM contacts under tab IM
Use IM client as usual
Right-click on any file in order to encrypt it, decryption does not require any extra software
Activate an encrypted hard drive by choosing Mount under tab Drive, a new encrypted hard drive will appear. Everything placed on the drive will be encrypted
Good luck!

How do I access Flexcrypt general settings?

Click on the Padlock icon in the top left corner

How do I change auto-start of Flexcrypt?

1. Open General settings

2. Uncheck "Always start Flexcrypt"

How do I turn Flexcrypt service On / Off?

1. Open General settings

2. Stop Flexcrypt service

Is it really Free?

Yes. Previously, Flexcrypt offered a limited version free of charge (Flexcrypt Free). Current release (Flexcrypt 2010) only comes in One version with a 30-days trial period. After the trial, all functions are deactivated until a license is entered.

Buy a license from the Shop.

It is also possible to get a two month license free by recommending Flexcrypt to two friends, go to Flexcrypt Invite to learn more.

You can also get a free license through a collaboration with Trialpay, click here to learn how

So it is still possible to use a Full version of Flexcrypt 2010 100% free of charge, but we ask for the Invite-favor or TrialPay in return.

I can not encrypt my emails, what should I do?

Please go through the following checklist:

Use an email application, Not Webmail
Download and Install latest version of Flexcrypt, reboot
Check that you have Entered YOUR email address correctly under Flexcrypt Email settings (must be the same address as in the email application used for sending)
Check that you have entered correct receiving address
Select "General settings" under the gray padlock in top left corner. Connectivity should be Online, try selection: Firewall -> Zonealarm

How do I download and install Flexcrypt?

Download latest release by clicking here
It is the same software file for all three versions. Purchase a license-code in order to upgrade to Biz or Pro.
Choose, Run -> Install -> Reboot

How do I add/edit email addresses and passwords?

Open Flexcrypt by finding it in the Start-many or by right-clicking on the Flexcrypt icon in the sys-tray (gray padlock in lower right corner)
Select tab Email, click on “Add” to add a new email address or mark an address and click “Edit” to edit an email address or change a password
Choose encryption type depending on receivers decryption abilities, choose Winzip PK for new users, choose Winzip AES (stronger encryption) for active Flexcrypt users, or Open PGP if you have receivers public key

How do I send an encrypted email?

Make sure that you have Your email address correctly entered under tab Email -> Email settings
Add the receivers email address in your list by clicking “Add”, make up a password
Open your regular email program, write and send the email as usual
Flexcrypt will encrypt the email, a window will confirm this
Always test Flexcrypt with non-critical data the first time!

How do I receive and decrypt encrypted emails?

You receive encrypted email by instructing the sender of the email to encrypt the email with Flexcrypt
You decrypt the email by Installing Flexcrypt
Add the senders email address in "Email contacts to communicte encrypted with" go to tab email
Agree with sender on a password that you both will use
Before Flexcrypt is installed, it is possibel to decrypt manually by simply clicking on the encrypted attachement and enter the correct password

How do I decrypt an encrypted email in my inbox?

Download and install Flexcrypt
In the encrypted email in your inbox, there will be an encrypted attachment, double click on the attachment
Enter the password given to you by the sender
If you wish to automatically decrypt emails from this sender, add sender to your email list, keep Flexcrypt running when computer is turned on

How do I send and receive encrypted Instant Messages (ICQ / MSN)?

Sender and receiver must download and install Flexcrypt
Sender and receiver must enter their IM username under tab IM settings
Sender and receiver must add each other under tab IM and agree on a password
After this all communication will be encrypted

How do I edit auto-text in the encrypted emails I send?

Purchase Flexcrypt Pro
Go to tab Email, choose Email settings
Click on Edit
Edit text and click Ok

How do I receive OpenPGP messages with Flexcrypt?

First you must add/create Your OpenPGP keys, one private and one public

Go to email tab, open email settings
Select PGP tab
Select Wizard

Choose Create or Import key
Follow instructions, enter name and password etc
Your public key will show, share this key to the persons you want to Receive OpenPGP encrypted emails from

Now you are ready to receive encrypted OpenPGP emails

How do I send OpenPGP messages with Flexcrypt?

In order to send OpenPGP emails, simply:

Add receiver as usual in list by clicking Add
As encryption type, choose OpenPGP
Select Assign public key

Paste or import receivers public PGP key (ask receiver to provide key)

What exact PGP versions does Flexcrypt support?

OpenPGP/MIME

PGP keys version > 2.x

How do I receive emails using the IMAP protocol?

When using IMAP, it is important that the complete email is downloaded directly.

In Outlook, please use below settings:

Can I send encrypted attachments?

Yes, emails encrypted by Flexcrypt also encrypts attachements (regardless of encryption type).

Please note that some Internet providers have limits regarding size on attachments.

What is the difference between encryptionformats: PKZIP, AESZIP and OpenPGP?

PKZIP: Older version of the ZIP-encryption standard. Almost All Windows-computers can decrypt without extra software.

AESZIP: Newer version of the ZIP-encryption standard. Strong encryption. Requiers an updated Zip-component (v.12) or Flexcrypt in order to decrypt. Use this format for encrypted emails to Flexcrypt users

OpenPGP: Open standard for encrypting emails. Builds on an PKI (public key infrastructure) not passwords. User shares a public key that is used in order to send emails to user. A private key is used for decryption. Flexcrypt supports Open PGP/MIME and can create or import keys.

Does Flexcrypt work with Mac?

No, the Flexcrypt desktop software only runs on Windows XP and Vista. But Mac users that have an updated Zip-component will be able to decrypt Zip-encrypted emails

Of course Mac-users may user Flexcrypts Online services for text and file encryption

Does Flexcrypt work with Unix?

No, but Unix users that have an updated Zip-component will be able to decrypt Zip-encrypted emails

Does Flexcrypt work with MS Exchange?

Yes. Flexcrypt works with MS exchange, but user must runt it from an Outlook client.

How do I purchase a Flexcrypt license?

Go to www.flexcrypt.com, and download the Flexcrypt software
Go to www.flexcrypt.com and purchase a license in the shop (price EUR 19)
In Flexcrypt under tab License, enter your license from the shop
Restart Flexcrypt by right-clicking on Exit on the gray pad-lock in the lower right corner of your computer
Start Flexcrypt

How do I enter new license?

Click on the tab Licence
Select Enter new license
Enter new license

How does the Invite function work?

Click on tab Invite in Flexcrypt
Click on link that will take you to the on-line Invite form
Enter the email address of two persons
These persons will receive an invitation with a confirmation link, once they have confirmed that the invitation has arrived, you will receive a two motn license for free.

(It is Not necessary for invited persons to download Flexcrypt, they only have to confirm invitation in order for license gift to be sent)

Take me to Flexcrypt invite now

How do I encrypt text?

Open Flexcrypt and go to tab Text
Paste or write text to be encrypted
Press encrypt/decrypt

Make up and enter a password of your choice when asked

Encrypted text will show

Copy/paste encrypted text to application of your choice (webmail, word, etc)

How do I decrypt text?

Open Flexcrypt and go to tab Text
Paste or write text to be decrypted
Press encrypt/decrypt

Enter password
Decrypted text will show

How do I encrypt text Online?

Go to Flexcrypt Text Encryption
Paste or write text to be encrypted
Press encrypt/decrypt
Make up and enter a password of your choice when asked
Encrypted text will show
Copy/paste encrypted text to application of your choice (webmail, word, etc)

How do I decrypt text Online?

Go to Flexcrypt Text Encryption
Paste or write text to be decrypted
Press encrypt/decrypt
Enter password
Decrypted text will show

How do I encrypt/decrypt a file or folder?

In order to encrypt a file or a folder, simply:

1. Right-click on the file/folder and choose “Encrypt with Flexcrypt”

2. Choose a name and password for the encrypted file

3. Now you can store or send the encrypted file.

4. Decrypt the file by double-clicking on it and enter the correct password. You do not need to have Flexcrypt installed in order to decrypt.

If you can not see file-endings, in explorer go to:
Tools -> Folder options, select View tab. Uncheck: Hide extensions for known file types

How do I Shred a file or folder?

Right-click on the file/folder and choose “Secure delete with Flexcrypt"

How do I encrypt/decrypt my Hard-drive?

Flexcrypt Drive is a virtual encrypted hard-drive. All information put on the Drive will be encryped.

1. Go to Flexcrypt Drive Tab

2. Click on Mount and make up a password

3. Your Flexcrypt Drive will appear as a new hard-drive and be accessable from any application

How do I encrypt my USB memory stick?

Flexcrypt USB is a separate product from "regular" Flexcrypt 2010. Get started by following below instructions:

1. Download Flexcrypt USB here

2. Place the downloaded file: flexcrypt_usb.exe on your USB stick

3. Click on the file

4. Complete registration and make up a password -> Done!

For only EUR 5 upgrade to unlimited encryption-space. Go to the Flexcrypt shop and buy the license

Screenshot from Flexcrypt USBs right-click system tray menu: