# Configure a verification method to send a Zivver message

## Question

Why is it necessary to set up a verification method to send a Zivver message?

## Answer

To ensure that only the intended recipient can open your message, Zivver uses a verification method. If recipients do not have a Zivver account, they can access the message via an SMS code, an access code, or a verification email.

## Question

How can a verification method be set up?

## Answer

Use the links below to go to the instructions for the Zivver client you are using:

Read [how to set up the verification method in Outlook](https://docs.zivver.com/en/user/officeplugin/references/send-secure-message-to-external-recipients.html).

Read [how to set up the verification method in the WebApp](https://docs.zivver.com/en/user/webapp/references/setup-recipient-verification.html).

Read [how to set up the verification method in the OWA add-in](https://docs.zivver.com/en/user/owa/references/send-secure-message.html#setting-up-recipient-verification).

Read [how to set up the verification method in the Chrome extension](https://docs.zivver.com/en/user/gmail/references/send-secure-message-to-external-recipients.html).

Read more about [the different security levels for each verification method](https://docs.zivver.com/en/guest/verification-methods.html).

Updated on 2026-03-23