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RM518287Outlook: LDAP directory support for S/MIME in New Outlook

Summary

The new Outlook now supports LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directories for sending S/MIME encrypted emails. This allows users to add an LDAP directory in the new Outlook and use it to fetch recipients’ certificates from the configured directory when sending S/MIME encrypted messages. #newoutlookforwindows

Description

The new Outlook now supports LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directories for sending S/MIME encrypted emails. This allows users to add an LDAP directory in the new Outlook and use it to fetch recipients’ certificates from the configured directory when sending S/MIME encrypted messages. #newoutlookforwindows

GA date: May CY2026

Version history

3 versions tracked

Updated 2 times since Apr 13, 2026. Microsoft 365 Message Center only shows the current version; this archive preserves tracked history.

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  1. Jul 6, 2026 - 11:00 PMLatest - v3

    Changed: Tags, Status

  2. May 29, 2026 - 10:30 PMv2

    Changed: Body, Tags, Status

  3. Apr 13, 2026 - 11:15 PMOriginal - v1

    Changed: Initial version