> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://oten.gitbook.io/kms-support/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://oten.gitbook.io/kms-support/user-guide/publish-your-docs-1/google-cse/default-key-setup.md). # Default Key Setup ### **Objective** 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. ### **Function Purpose** * **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 ### **Current MVP Limitation** **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 ### **Setup Impact** * 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 {% embed url="" %}