Emailing Files Securely with PEAR

Introduction

Despite it being a quick method, mailing files without some sort of security protection is one of the least secure ways of transmitting sensitive data to someone else. On the flip side, setting email encryption can be difficult and time consuming. To help address this situation, the University of Illinois has set up a service called PEAR. This email service allows you to send secure email and attachments to anyone that has a University of Ilinois Enterprise ID. If the person that you are trying to get a file to does not have a University of Illinois Enterprise ID, then you will need to find an alternative secure means of getting them the sensitive data.

Sending an email through PEAR is the same as most web-based email systems. You enter in the recipients address, the body of your message and any attachments that you might need to send. Once you do that, PEAR will safely and securely store your email and attachments until your recipient logs in to retreieve them.

To send a message through PEAR, please visit the PEAR Web Site.

If you need help setting up your Enterprise ID or resetting your Enterprise ID password, please visit the Enterprise Application Login page.