How to use Protect PDF
Add a password to a PDF before sharing a copy that should require a password to open.
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How to: step-by-step
- Select the PDF you want to protect.
- Enter and confirm the password requested by the tool.
- Apply protection and download the result.
- Close the PDF, reopen the downloaded file and confirm it asks for the correct password.
Tips for better results
- Use a password you can store securely.
- Share the password separately from the file.
Common pitfalls
- Losing the password can prevent access to the document.
- Protecting a PDF does not remove information already visible to someone who can open it.
Before you finish
Use Encrypt PDF when you need the separate password and permission controls that tool exposes.