Password Protect PDF and Prevent Printing PDF in Google Chrome

How to Password Protect PDF and Prevent Printing PDF in Google Chrome with DocHub

DocHub is an exceptional online platform that streamlines document editing, signing, distribution, and forms completion. With its deep integration with Google Workspace, users can import, export, modify, and sign documents directly from Google apps, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. Whether you're handling sensitive information or simply want to control access to your PDFs, this guide will help you password protect your PDF and prevent printing within Google Chrome using our powerful editor.

Follow the steps to secure your PDF:

Open the website of our platform and log in to your account.
Upload the PDF document you wish to secure by selecting the appropriate upload option.
Once your document is open, navigate to the settings or security options to initiate the password protection process.
Create a strong password that you'll remember and input it as required to protect your PDF.
Look for the option to prevent printing and select it to ensure your document cannot be printed by unauthorized users.
After configuring these security settings, save the changes you’ve made to the document.
Finally, download the secured PDF to your device, or share it directly via your preferred method.

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Can you prevent a PDF from being printed?

The Permissions setting controls restrictions that can be placed on the PDF file. To prevent printing of a PDF file, uncheck the Allow the document to be printed option. You must always enter a master password when security options are enabled or when a user password is set.

How do you protect a PDF from printing and copying?

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 password protect a PDF but allow printing?

Restrict printing, editing, and copying Open the PDF in Acrobat, and do one of the following: If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security. Select Restrict editing and printing of the document. Type the password in the corresponding field. Select what the user can print from the Printing allowed menu:

How do I allow print permission in PDF?

docHub Reader Open the PDF with docHub Reader. Press File. Press Properties. Press the Security tab. From the dropdown, select No Security to remove the printing restriction. Enter the password to remove the printing restrictions. Save the changes made to your PDF. Press the Print button to finally print your PDF.

How do I print a protected PDF in Chrome?

Step 1: How To Print A Locked PDF Using Google Chrome? Open the locked PDF in Google Chrome. Press Ctrl+P (or Command+P if youre using a Mac) to open the print dialog box. Under the Destination section, click on the Change button. Select Save as PDF from the list of options.

How to password protect a PDF in Google Chrome?

How to password protect a PDF on a Chromebook. Begin by navigating to the password protection page on Acrobat online. Click the blue button labeled Select a file or drag and drop your PDF into the drop zone to upload. Create a password between 6 and 32 characters. Enter the password and retype it to confirm.

Can password protected PDF be printed?

When you have the password, the process for printing a secured PDF is the same as any other document. If you plan to edit or print a secured PDF in the future, you can remove the password protection in Acrobat by clicking File Security and updating the settings.

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