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
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Go to securemail.cpcc.edu/encrypt, or click the link in the encrypted email notification you received.
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On the SecureMail sign-in page, enter your email address and continue.
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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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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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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.
