Follow the steps below to secure your PDF with password protection.
Step 1 - Open the password security tool
You can access the tool inside Expert PDF.
- Click on the Secure Tab.
- Choose the Restrict Permissions option.
Alternatively, you can head over to your file.
- Right-click on a PDF.
- Choose Expert PDF.
- Choose Password Security.
Step 2 - Set your password
- Check the box next to Require Password to Open the Document.
- Enter the password and then confirm it.
- Choose Apply.
- You can click the three dots button to choose the encryption level.
- Save your file to apply the changes.
Step 3 - Verify your PDF is secure
Try to open your PDF. When secure, you will see this window:
Removing your password
You can remove your password in the same Password Security tool.
- Toggle the switch next to Require Password to Open the Document.
- Choose Apply.
- Save the file and your password will be removed.
Please Note: We suggest you keep your password in a safe place. We will be unable to reset the password if you forget it.
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