Security and Privacy > Traveling with Outlook Web App
You can use Outlook Web App on any computer that has a Web browser and an Internet connection. Internet cafes, libraries, and public access terminals, such as Internet kiosks, offer Internet access to patrons at little or no charge. But because the computers that provide this service are available to the public, you need to take precautions to help protect your data and your privacy.
We strongly recommend that you use Outlook Web App only in locations that you trust.
How do I sign in?
- Make sure no one watches you type your user name and password when you sign in.
- Never select an option that lets you save your name or password for later use. Even if you plan to use the same computer over the course of several days, always type your name and password.
How do I open messages and attachments?
- Before you open a message, make sure it's from someone you trust and are expecting an e-mail message from.
- Open attachments only from people you trust.
- The best option for opening an attachment when you're using a public computer is to click the Open as Web Page link next to the attachment name. This protects you from potential virus attacks and prevents a copy of the attachment from being created on the computer.
- If you want to open an attachment directly instead of as a Web page, save it to a folder or a location that you can easily find, such as the Desktop, and then open it from that location. Most browsers give you an option to open the file or save it to disk when you click the link for the attachment. When you finish using the computer, you can delete the attachment and empty the Recycle Bin or trash.
How do I sign out?
- Sign out from your mailbox when you finish using it. Signing out helps prevent someone else from using the computer to access your mailbox.
- Close the browser.
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