How to password protect a PDF file
Protecting sensitive documents is very important. The strategy of password protecting PDF files is an additional layer of security against unauthorized access. If you work with sensitive documents or personal data, we recommend that you protect them with a password.
However, if you’re wondering how to password protect PDF files on your laptop or desktop and whether you need special software like Adobe Acrobat to do it, we have all the answers.
Password protecting a PDF using Adobe Acrobat
Step 1: Open the PDF file using Adobe Acrobat. If you are missing Adobe Acrobat, you can install it from the official website.
Step 2: Open the File menu and select Password Protected Documents. This feature may vary depending on the version of Acrobat you are using.
Step 3: Now select “Encrypt with Password”. Enter your password in the field provided here. Choose unusual and powerful characters.
Step 4: Retype your password. Please check this before signing in. To do this, check for errors and make sure the passwords match.
Step 5: If necessary, set custom settings. Adobe Acrobat offers additional protection for your documents. It can be used to prevent others from editing, printing and/or copying. If you think the settings are set, click OK, then OK.
Step 6: Click the “Save” button. The PDF you were working on is now password protected.
Password protect PDF without using Adobe Acrobat
If you don’t have access to Adobe Acrobat, don’t worry, there are other ways to fix your PDF copy.
Method 1
When it comes to digital marketing strategies that businesses can use, online tools are at the forefront. Many online resources restrict the use of software installations and only require a password-protected PDF file. Be sure to upload the PDF online to a reputable website. Set a password and download a secure copy of the PDF.
Method 2
If you have Microsoft Word installed on your computer, you can convert your PDF file to a Word document and password protect it. To do this, open the PDF file in Word, use the “File” tab and click the “Save As” button. Change the extension to match the Word file format. Please log in by creating a password from the option selected under File > Information > Document Protection.
Method 3
Preview Tools for Mac is a beautifully designed app that helps you manage documents, photos, media files, and more. Mac users have the option to use the available Preview app to change the password that protects the PDF file.
In the preview, click File to export as PDF and check Encrypt option.
Set a password if you haven’t already and save the document.
