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Upload the document you want to protect. Keep an unprotected source copy in a secure place if you need it later.
PASSWORD PROTECT PDF
Password protect a PDF. Control who opens it.
Add an opening password to a PDF before sharing it. Create a protected copy, keep the password safe, and send access details separately from the file.
① Upload② Choose options③ Checkout & download
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Private document.pdf
Password required to open
Share the password separately
Add a password before sharing
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HOW IT WORKS
How to add a password to a PDF
Upload your file, choose your options and download the processed result.
Set and confirm a password
Enter a password of at least eight characters and repeat it. Use a password the intended recipient can receive securely.
Download the protected copy
After checkout and payment confirmation, download the PDF from your dashboard. Check that the new password opens it before sharing.
MADE FOR REAL DOCUMENTS
Protect document access with an opening password
The tool creates an encrypted PDF copy. A password controls opening the document; it is not a substitute for redacting information a recipient should never see.
Personal records
Limit opening access to a document containing personal information. Choose recipients carefully and keep the password separate.
Work documents
Add a password before sending a report outside your team. Use an appropriate channel to share the password.
Completed forms
Create a protected copy of a filled-in PDF. Keep any source and recovery information in a secure location.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Password Protect PDF Online: common questions
How do I password protect a PDF?
Upload the PDF, enter and confirm an opening password, then continue. After processing and payment confirmation, download the protected copy from your dashboard.
What type of PDF protection does this tool add?
The tool sets an opening password using AES-256 encryption. It does not provide separate controls for printing, copying or editing permissions in this workspace.
How long must the password be?
Use at least eight characters. A longer, hard-to-guess password is preferable to a short or reused one. The confirmation field must match before you can continue.
What if I forget the PDF password?
Keep it safely. The tool does not offer password recovery, and a protected PDF may be inaccessible without its opening password. Retain a secure source copy when appropriate.
Does a password hide information from someone who can open the PDF?
No. Anyone who opens the file can see its contents. Redact information first if a recipient should not receive it, and share the opening password through a separate channel.
CLEAR PRICING
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Review the subscription price and renewal terms at checkout. Download the processed file after payment confirmation.
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$0.95/ 7 days
Then $44.95 every 4 weeks until canceled.
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