Lock a PDF File

Learn how to Lock a PDF File in your browser in a few easy steps

Password-protecting a document is the best way to safeguard its content and ensure it won’t be submitted to the wrong hands. Depending on your gadget, many apps can help you add an extra layer of protection to files on which you keep sensitive data. However, the most sure-fire and simple way of handling this task is using DocHub.

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to Lock a PDF File without too much trouble:

Visit the upload page and select how you want to upload a file.
Once added, the app will redirect you to DocHub’s editor.
Use our editor’s top toolbar to modify, annotate and improve and sign your file.
Click on the download button in the upper-right corner.
Tick the option Password Protect and click Download or Export to Drive, depending on your desired saving option.
Come up with a strong password and download or save the file.

Use our feature to Lock a PDF File as often as you want. Gain more flexibility and protection, and control over your important documents with DocHub. Try it now!

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.

Drive efficiency with the DocHub add-on for Google Workspace

Access documents and edit, sign, and share them straight from your favorite Google Apps.

Install now

How to lock pdf edit

4.7 out of 5

63 votes

In this video tutorial, David demonstrates how to protect a PDF file from copying, editing, or printing without using DocHub Robot Pro DC. He shows a PDF file that needs permissions limited to avoid copying, editing, or printing. David walks through the process of opening the PDF file in Edge and highlights the icons and functionalities that allow for printing and copying text. He emphasizes the need to restrict these actions to protect the document.

Related features

Replace Image in the General Assignment

Replace Initials Field into the General Assignment

Replace Initials Field from the General Assignment

Replace Initials Field to the General Assignment

Replace Initials Field in the General Assignment

Replace Last Name Field into the General Assignment

Replace Last Name Field from the General Assignment

Replace Last Name Field to the General Assignment

Got questions about lock pdf editor?

Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you need. If you can’t find the answer to your lock pdf-related question, please don’t hesitate to rich out to us.

Contact us

How do I permanently lock a PDF?

How to make a PDF read only with docHub Pro Launch docHub Pro and press File Open. Select Protect in the right sidebar. Click Protect Using Password in the top bar. Select the Editing option, enter a secure password, and press Apply Select File Save As and save your PDF.

How can I lock a PDF 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.

Can I lock PDF file for free?

Windows users have many ways to encrypt or password protect PDFs for free. If your computer comes with a Microsoft Office license, you can do it in two steps. First, open the document, click on the Info tab, Protect Document, and then Encrypt with Password.

How do I protect a PDF from editing online?

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.

How do I make a PDF non editable in Word?

Save as read only Click the Microsoft Office Button. , and then click Save or Save As if you have previously saved the document. Click Tools. Click General Options. Click the Read-only recommended check box. Click OK. Save the document.

How do I make a PDF non editable for free?

How Can I Make a PDF Not Allow Editing? Open the document in Power PDF. Navigate to the Security tab and click Manage Security. Check the box that says, Set a password to restrict editing of security settings. Enter a password. Set restrictions, including whether to allow printing and which changes you wish to allow.

How do you make a PDF that Cannot be opened?

How to corrupt a PDF file so that it cannot be opened?How to Corrupted a PDF File on Purpose Using Corrupt a File.Net Open their website and scroll down to: Select the file to be corrupt. Navigate your file and upload it to the website. Click on the corrupt file and let the online tool do its thing.

How do I make a PDF non editable?

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 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 you lock a PDF so it Cannot be converted?

How to Password Protect a PDF Document Go to the Protect PDF tool. Drag and drop your PDF into the toolbox. Type the password youd like to set. Click Encrypt PDF to add the password to the PDF. Download your encrypted PDF file!

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

be ready to get more

Edit and sign PDFfor free

Get started now

Lock a PDF File - use DocHub for enhanced security