Default Key Setup
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Establish a seamless encryption experience for Google Workspace by designating a default encryption key that automatically protects your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations without manual key selection.
Streamlined User Experience: Eliminate the need to manually select keys for each encryption operation
Automatic Protection: Ensure all Google Workspace content is encrypted by default
Simplified Onboarding: New users can start securing documents immediately with zero configuration
Single Active Key Policy:
Only one default key can be active per user at any time
If you belong to multiple workspaces, the most recently set default key will be used for all wrap/unwrap operations
This ensures consistent encryption behavior but may not align with multi-workspace segregation needs
Once configured, all your Google Workspace documents will automatically use this key for encryption
No additional key selection required during document creation or editing
Manual key override options will be available in future releases