DocHub Lock PDF shortcut alternative

User-friendly, affordable, and packed with different features, DocHub is a healthy and cost-efficient alternative to DocHub. Try it now and learn how to squeeze the maximum of our solution with easy-to-use feature shortcuts.

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01. Upload a document from your computer or cloud storage.

02. Add text, images, drawings, shapes, and more.

03. Sign your document online in a few clicks.

04. Send, export, fax, download, or print out your document.

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

Seamless PDF editing

Editing a PDF is as simple as working in a Word document. You can add text, drawings, highlights, and redact or annotate your document without affecting its quality. No rasterized text or removed fields. Use an online PDF editor to get your perfect document in minutes.

Smooth teamwork

Collaborate on documents with your team using a desktop or mobile device. Let others view, edit, comment on, and sign your documents online. You can also make your form public and share its URL anywhere.

Automatic saving

Every change you make in a document is automatically saved to the cloud and synchronized across all devices in real-time. No need to send new versions of a document or worry about losing information.

Google integrations

DocHub integrates with Google Workspace so you can import, edit, and sign your documents directly from your Gmail, Google Drive, and Dropbox. When finished, export documents to Google Drive or import your Google Address Book and share the document with your contacts.

Powerful PDF tools on your mobile device

Keep your work flowing even when you're away from your computer. DocHub works on mobile just as easily as it does on desktop. Edit, annotate, and sign documents from the convenience of your smartphone or tablet. No need to install the app.

Secure document sharing and storage

Instantly share, email, and fax documents in a secure and compliant way. Set a password, place your documents in encrypted folders, and enable recipient authentication to control who accesses your documents. When completed, keep your documents secure in the cloud.

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How to DocHub Lock PDF

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In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use Doc Hub as an add-on in Google Drive to edit or sign a PDF document. To start, right-click on your PDF file in Google Drive and choose "Open with" and then select Doc Hub. When opening Doc Hub for the first time, sign in with your Westwood account and permit access to your Google Drive files. Doc Hub auto-saves your files, removing the need to manually save. You can add text using the text menu and make various edits to your PDF document efficiently.

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Got questions?

Below are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Is DocHub private?

All documents you upload to your DocHub account will be totally private by default which means they cannot be seen by anyone other than you, and you must be logged in to your DocHub account to see them. Also, no one in your DocHub organization can see documents uploaded to your individual account.

How secure is DocHub?

All data transmitted between visitors to the DocHub website and users of the DocHub platform is encrypted in transit. All data received and stored by DocHub servers is encrypted at rest.

Is DocHub a safe site?

DocHub is seen as safe for users to upload, editing, downloading documents, and more.

How do I lock a PDF from editing for free?

How to add passwords and permissions to PDF files: Open a file in Acrobat and choose Tools Protect. Select whether you want to restrict editing with a password or encrypt the file with a certificate or password. Set password or security method as desired. Click OK and then click Save.

How do I send a protected File via email?

Send messages attachments confidentially On your computer, go to Gmail. Click Compose. In the bottom right of the window, click Turn on confidential mode . Tip: If youve already turned on confidential mode for an email, go to the bottom of the email, then click Edit. Set an expiration date and passcode. Click Save.

Can you lock a PDF so it Cannot be edited?

Open a file in Acrobat and choose Tools Protect. Select whether you want to restrict editing with a password or encrypt the file with a certificate or password. Set password or security method as desired. Click OK and then click Save.

Can I lock PDF file for free?

Click the Select a file button above or drag and drop a PDF into the drop zone. Enter a password, then retype it to confirm the password. Click Set password. Download the password protected PDF document, or sign in to share it.

Is DocHub part of Google?

DocHub is fully integrated with Google Drive which means you can enjoy seamless PDF transfers between your Drive and DocHub. Youll first need to connect DocHub as an app to your Google account by following the instructions in our article on Connect DocHub to your Google Drive.

How to make PDF read only?

On Windows, just right-click your PDF and select Properties Read-only OK. On a Mac computer, the process is a little more complex. Select the PDF and click File Get Info. You can then set access rights under the Sharing Permissions tab.

How do I freeze a PDF for editing?

Open the Protection panel. 2. Click Restrict Editing. Confirm that you want to change the document security.

See why our customers choose DocHub

Great solution for PDF docs with very little pre-knowledge required.

"Simplicity, familiarity with the menu and user-friendly. It's easy to navigate, make changes and edit whatever you may need. Because it's used alongside Google, the document is always saved, so you don't have to worry about it."

Pam Driscoll F
Teacher

A Valuable Document Signer for Small Businesses.

"I love that DocHub is incredibly affordable and customizable. It truly does everything I need it to do, without a large price tag like some of its more well known competitors. I am able to send secure documents directly to me clients emails and via in real time when they are viewing and making alterations to a document."

Jiovany A
Small-Business

I can create refillable copies for the templates that I select and then I can publish those.

"I like to work and organize my work in the appropriate way to meet and even exceed the demands that are made daily in the office, so I enjoy working with PDF files, I think they are more professional and versatile, they allow..."

Victoria G
Small-Business

DocHub Lock PDF shortcut alternative

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

Drive efficiency with the DocHub add-on for Google Workspace

How to DocHub Lock PDF