Encryption Keys

The Settings tab has a link to the Mailbox Manager encryption keys. Managing encryption keys for Mailbox Manager requires the following permissions:

  • Can Manage Encryption Keys
  • Can Manage Application Configuration

Anthology Inc. will only activate one public key at a time and will capture activity history on changes made (i.e., new uploads, inactivation of key, successful uploads, failed uploads).

The public/private key configuration supports file import, file export, and message download. 

A user with appropriate permissions, can complete the following steps to manage the encryption key pairs in Mailbox Manager.

  1. Select Settings in the navigation bar and select Manage Encryption Keys.

    Manage Encryption Keys

    A summary of the available key pairs includes the following:

    Column Name Description
    Name Key Pair Name
    Is Active

    A green check mark indicates the key pair is Active.

    A red x indicates the key pair is Inactive.

    Created By The username associated with the creation of the key pair
    Created Date The date the key pair was created.
    Last Modified By The username associated with the last modified action
    Last Modified Date The date the key pair was last modified.
    Actions

    The pencil icon is used to edit the key pair.

    The lock icon is used to download the key pair

  2. Select the New Encryption Key Pair button.

  3. Enter the Name for the new key pair.

    New key

  4. Upload the Public Key. The public key is used for encryption.

    Public key

  5. Upload the Private Key. The private key is used for decryption. 

    Private key

  6. (Optional) Enter the Password if a password is associated with the key pair.

  7. Select Save.