Setting Up a SecureMail Account with an External Email Address

This guide is for individuals outside of Central Piedmont who need to create a Proofpoint SecureMail account to receive encrypted emails from college staff. For more information, see the full Knowledge Base article: SecureMail: Sending and Receiving Encrypted Emails

Create a SecureMail Account

  1. Go to securemail.cpcc.edu/encrypt, or click the link in the encrypted email notification you received.

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  1. On the SecureMail sign-in page, enter your email address and continue.

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  1. Check your email for a validation code. Enter the code on the registration page, then complete the form by providing your name and creating a password.

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  1. After submitting the form, you will receive an activation email. Open the email and click the activation link to complete your account setup.

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  1. Once your account is activated, you will be redirected to your SecureMail inbox, where you can read encrypted emails, reply securely, and send encrypted emails to Central Piedmont staff.

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