RM518287 - Outlook: LDAP directory support for S/MIME in New Outlook

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

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

Last Updated

Apr 13, 2026

Published Oct 27, 2025

Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Desktop

Service

Outlook

Tag

In development
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
GCC

Cloud

GCC
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

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: June CY2026