What is a "private key" to send an email?

Hi,

I tried to send an email with an attachment and a window popped asking if I wanted to create a private key. I wasn't allowed to send the mail otherwise so I clicked on yes and did what I thought was setting up the private key. Then, when I tried to send the email again a different window popped up saying to "select sign key", with a Key ID # listed. I don't know where this # came from. When I clicked on it there was an empty box so I entered the password I had just set up for the private key I created but it said "incorrect password". As far as I can recall, the key I set up today with a password is the only key I have created.

Where do I go from here so I can send my email?

Thanks for your help.

DJ

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http://forums.androidcentral.com/t-galaxy-note-2/240305-email-problems.html

Open your email account

select the Settings button (On the Samsung S4 Lower LH button)

Select the account

select Security Options (On the Samsung S4)

Unselect Sign all

If in an email, select the settings (On the Samsung S4 Lower LH Button)

select Security Options

Unselect Sign all

Good Luck

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That feature is for PGP encryption or another program like it.

The premise is you list a Public Key out on the net, then a person with the key can send you email or documents after you get their key.

It is something well to stay clear of since it can be very tricky to set up and use.

Go into the phone email settings and turn it off. It should be in your owners manual.

here is a link with more information.

Cell phone privacy guide (Android) - Encrypt Everything

Good Luck

http://forums.androidcentral.com/t-galaxy-note-2/240305-email-problems.html

Open your email account

select the Settings button (On the Samsung S4 Lower LH button)

Select the account

select Security Options (On the Samsung S4)

Unselect Sign all

If in an email, select the settings (On the Samsung S4 Lower LH Button)

select Security Options

Unselect Sign all

Good Luck

Thank you, Elector! I followed your instructions, unchecked and turned off Signs, and the email sent just fine.

Glad it worked out :smileyhappy:

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