Azure Information Protection

Azure Information Protection

by Microsoft Corporation

144 ratings
53 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 31 Aug 2026)

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Released
October 10, 2013
Updated
August 25, 2025
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About

Securely view and collaborate on protected files shared with you. This app allows access to rights-protected emails, PDFs, images, and text files. It's designed for users who need to share sensitive information safely.

βœ“View protected files
βœ“Collaborate securely
βœ“Access rights-protected emails
βœ“Open protected PDFs
βœ“View protected images
βœ“Manage via Intune (for IT admins)
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What's New in Azure Information Protection

2.1.4

August 25, 2025

Bug fixes

User reviews

Useless

Couldnt open the document even through it advertised itself as being able to do so.

Useless

There no way to open file once here

Non functional

This app is non functional. No way to sign in. No way to open encrypted emails or attachments.

Easy

This worked super! Great and easy - thank you

Poor app

I have left the company and uninstalled the app . Requesting the developer to stop sending unwanted notifications

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

48 issues

Could not open document

Bug

No way to open file

Bug

No way to sign in

Bug

No way to open encrypted emails or attachments

Bug

Takes me to a how to once I click to open the app

Bug

Sends you in circles and never works

Bug

App states you will be prompted to sign when opening a secure message. Not true.

Bug

Can not open pdf

Bug

Doesn’t open and Microsoft sends you round the bend

Bug

On iOS there is no way to access the downloaded files for viewing

Bug

Doesn’t seem to be able to open anything from within outlook

Bug

Share to this app not available

Bug

Clicking on the encrypted email file just brings you to a link to download the app. THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN IT.

Bug

AIP app has no way to navigate to a downloaded file.

Bug

Outlook does not have option to select app to open file.

Bug

Share option from Outlook allow save to local or One Drive, but not ability to select an app.

Bug

Simply now way to open an encrypted email at all.

Bug

Keeps reporting errors

Bug

Requires a more recent version of the InTune SDK

Bug

After logging in to Microsoft account, there's nowhere to enter the password.

Bug

No β€œshare” button on the IOP screen

Bug

Reinstalling the app does not work either.

Bug

Error after error

Bug

AADSTS90072 error

Bug

Not able to login with existing 365 account

Bug

iOS β€œshare to” no longer available

Bug

AIP Viewer no longer available as a β€œshare via” option in the iOS mail client.

Bug

Also no longer viewable when I select β€œedit” to try to add to favorites.

Bug

Prompts to login via a random account.

Bug

App crashes when you try to print or share.

Bug

Doesn’t auto open just sends you to App Store so file association is broken on IOS15

Bug

You have to hold the rpmsg or file In outlook then choose sharvia then select the aip app

Bug

Broke On windows pc as well can’t open an rpmsg says old format

Bug

Outlook app doesn’t recognize it’s installed and just keeps redirecting to the app store.

Bug

Protected PDF files don’t even open this app.

Bug

There is no option to sign into this app either.

Bug

Seems like fake app

Bug

It is dead.. no help

Bug

Using MAM policies through Intune makes AIP just crash on startup.

Bug

AIP was not available as an option in the iOS mail client to open encrypted messages.

Bug

Not working to open encrypted PPTX files.

Bug

Message.rpmsg formats are automatically detected and opened, it doesn’t open as expected and outlook shows the below message β€œFile format is not supported”

Bug

When will RMS suppose protected emails on Outlook?

Bug

Doesn't move beyond the first screen.

Bug

No logs or error messages..

Bug

Signed up for an account, validated it via email and the app won't continue past the initial email screen.

Bug

You have to sign in so many times, and then it tells you windows azure rms does not work!

Bug

Saving only to my personal skydrive but asked me to use my organization account?

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Stop sending unwanted notifications after uninstalling

Feature

Support for RMS protected emails on Outlook for iOS

Feature

Update iOS directions for opening confidential medical files

Feature

FAQ

What does Azure Information Protection do?

This application allows you to securely view and collaborate on files that have been protected with rights management. This includes various file formats like emails, PDFs, images, and text files that are shared with you.

What kind of files can I view with this app?

You can view any file format that has been protected as a .pfile. This commonly includes rights-protected email messages, PDF files, pictures, and text files that have been secured using Azure Information Protection.

Do I need an account to use this app?

Yes, you need an Office 365 account to use the Microsoft Azure Information Protection viewer application. You cannot use a Microsoft Account (Live, Hotmail, or Outlook.com) to sign in. Free accounts can be signed up for via the Azure Information Protection page.

Is this app free to use?

The application itself is free to download and use. However, it requires an Office 365 account for authentication, which may have associated costs depending on your subscription plan.

Who is this app intended for?

This app is for anyone who needs to securely view files that have been shared with them and are protected by Azure Information Protection. It's particularly useful for individuals and organizations that handle sensitive data and require secure collaboration.