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01. Upload a document from your computer or cloud storage.
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02. Add text, images, drawings, shapes, and more.
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03. Sign your document online in a few clicks.
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04. Send, export, fax, download, or print out your document.

How to make PDF read only on Website with DocHub

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DocHub is a powerful online platform designed to streamline document editing, signing, and distribution. With its seamless integration with Google Workspace, users can easily import, export, and modify documents directly from their favorite Google apps. Whether you're looking to make PDF read only on Website or enhance your workflow with interactive forms, our editor is here to empower your document management experience for free.

Follow the steps to make your PDF read only

  1. Open the DocHub website and log in to your account.
  2. Once logged in, upload the PDF document you wish to edit by selecting the appropriate upload option on the interface.
  3. After your document is uploaded, navigate to the settings or options menu to adjust the document's permissions.
  4. Look for the option that allows you to change the document's accessibility and select the setting to make it read-only.
  5. Review the changes to ensure your PDF is now set to read-only status, preventing any further edits.
  6. Finally, download or share your read-only PDF directly from the platform to ensure it reaches your intended audience.

Start using DocHub today to simplify your document management and make your PDFs read only effortlessly!

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Got questions about read only pdf?

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 read only pdf to editable pdf online-related question, please don’t hesitate to rich out to us.
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Method 1: Use docHub to Add Password Protection Open the PDF in docHub Reader. Click on File and select Protect Using Password. Choose whether you want to restrict editing and printing or just restrict opening the document. Enter a password, and confirm it. Save the document.
Login to your account and navigate to the My Documents section. Select the PDF document you want to make read-only by clicking on it. Once the document is open, click on the More button located at the top-right corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, choose the Make PDF Read Only option. Make PDF Read Only | Fill, Edit, Sign, Save Export PDFs
Once you have the Document Properties menu open, select the Security category from the Categories list. Under Document Security, you will have access to the Security Method drop-down menu. To make your PDF non-editable and read-only, select Password Security from the drop-down menu.
How to password protect a PDF 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. Password protect a PDF online for free | docHub (India) docHub.com acrobat password-protect-pdf docHub.com acrobat password-protect-pdf
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. Password protected PDFs and PDF security | docHub docHub.com pdf-file-password-permissions docHub.com pdf-file-password-permissions
Embed PDF in HTML Using the embed Tag. To embed external resources in a webpage, HTML provides an embed tag. Using the embed tag, we can include external resources such as PDFs, media players, and webpages. The tag has the src attribute, which allows us to specify the path to the file that will be embedded. How to Embed PDF in HTML: Simple Methods for You wondershare.com how-to embed-pdf-in-ht wondershare.com how-to embed-pdf-in-ht
You can also lock a PDF from editing to make it read-only using docHub: Open a file in Acrobat and choose Tools Protect Restrict Editing. Choose a password and specify the editing permissions that you want to set for users without the password.
Once the document is open, click on the More button located at the top-right corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, choose the Make PDF Read Only option. A confirmation dialog box will appear.

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