Current docs (work-in-progress)¶

The following in-progress documents are written for early adopters and contributors, MUA developers and privacy enthusiasts.

Introducing Autocrypt: E-Mail Encryption for Everyone: introduction to why Autocrypt exists and why it is trying to achieve more e-mail encryption.
Autocrypt features: discusses how the Autocrypt efforts is different from past e2e encryption efforts.
Example Data Flows and State Transitions: Example data flows and MUA state transitions. This may be the easiest place to get started with the concrete ideas behind Autocrypt.
Guidance for Implementers of Autocrypt Level 0: Minimum requirements and implementer guidance for Level 0 Autocrypt-capable MUAs.
Interoperability With Other Cryptographic E-mail Mechanisms: Guidance for integrating Autocrypt with other e-mail encryption mechanisms and UI for existing MUAs.
Future Enhancements to Autocrypt: Future improvements for Autocrypt, beyond Level 0.
Potential ecosystem dangers of Autocrypt: Some documented risks and dangers to the mail ecosystem, related to Autocrypt.