SECURING YOUR DATA

To export a secret encryption key
If you want to give a secret encryption key to someone who does not use IBMR Lotus NotesR mail, you can export the key to removable media or to a shared file system, so that person can then import the secret encryption key. You may also need to export a secret key if you want to send the key to a NotesR user who uses Internet certificates for mail security and prefers to receive mail in MIME format.

1. Click File > Security > User Security (Macintosh OS X users: Lotus Notes > Security > User Security).

2. Click Notes Data > Documents.

3. Select the secret encryption key you want to export under "Secret Key Name."

4. Click Other Actions > Export Secret Key.

5. (Optional) If you want to password protect the secret encryption key, enter a password in the Password field, and confirm the password in the Confirm field. If you do not want to password protect the secret encryption key, click the "No Password" button.

6. (Optional) If you want to specify a particular person who is the only person allowed to use the secret encryption key, click the "Restrict Use" button, and enter the hierarchical name of the person who is allowed to use the key. Select "Allow that person to forward the key to others by mail or export" if you want the person to have the ability to forward the key to someone else.

7. Specify a directory and file to which to export the secret encryption key and click Save.

Related topics
Encrypting documents using secret keys
To import a secret encryption key
Accepting and deleting secret encryption keys