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Protect PDF

Set a password required to open a PDF and save the protected file. Use it before sending contracts or quotes, or when you want to store documents with password protection.

You can also drop a filePDF file
Enter the same password again.

If you forget the password, you will not be able to open the PDF. The original PDF is not changed.

Advanced settingsStandard protection
Protection method

You can usually use this without changing it. If an older PDF reader cannot open the file, try the setting that prioritizes compatibility.

Enter this only if the original PDF requires a password to open.

What you can do

Set a password required to open the PDF

Create a file that asks for a password when opening the PDF. Enter the same value in the password and confirmation fields.

Save a separate protected file

Download the encrypted PDF as a new file without overwriting the original PDF.

How to use

  1. Add a PDF

    Choose the PDF you want to protect with a password.

  2. Enter the password twice

    Enter the same password in the new password and confirmation fields. If needed, select the eye icon to check what you entered.

  3. Set a password

    Normally, leave advanced settings unchanged and select “Set a password”.

  4. Save the protected PDF

    Download the PDF and confirm that it opens with the password you set.

When to use it

Send contracts or quotes

Create a PDF that requires a password when the recipient opens it.

Store documents containing addresses and similar details

Save a PDF containing personal information as a separate file with a password required to open it.

Share documents with the people involved

Share the password with the document's recipients so they can use it to open the PDF.

What to know before protecting a PDF

Passwords for opening and restrictions on operations

This screen sets a password required to open the PDF. Its purpose differs from settings that individually control printing or editing permissions.

Avoid forgetting your password

The password you set is required to open the protected PDF. Keep the original PDF and make sure you can check the password before using it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the recipient need to open the PDF?

The password set on the PDF is required. Before sending it, check that the saved PDF opens with that password.

What if I forget the password I set?

This screen cannot recover a forgotten password. If you still have the original PDF, you can set a new password.

File handling

Original PDF
Kept without overwriting
Output
A new password-protected PDF

Current settings

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