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Password Protection of a PDF - use DocHub for enhanced security

Aug 6th, 2022

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Password Protection of a PDF: how to use the password protection feature with DocHub

Password-protecting a file is the best way to secure its content and make sure it won’t be submitted to wrong person. Depending on your gadget, a lot of tools 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 guide on how to use the Password Protection of a PDF feature without too much headache:

Head to the upload page and select how you would like to upload a file.
Once added, the app will redirect you to DocHub’s editor.
Use our editor’s top toolbar to edit, annotate and improve and certify your file.
Hit the download button in the upper-right corner.
Tick the option Password Protect and hit 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 Password Protection of a PDF as often as you want. Get more flexibility and protection, and control over your important files with DocHub. Try it now!

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In this tutorial, the presenter explains how to set a password for PDF documents to protect sensitive information. Using DocHub Professional software, users can easily encrypt their documents for added security. The software offers a free trial for 30 days with a 500 MB limit. By following simple steps, users can quickly add a password to their PDF documents for enhanced privacy and protection.

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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.

How do I password protect a PDF without Acrobat?

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.

Can you password protect on free docHub?

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.

Why cant I password protect a PDF?

1 Correct answer. Go to File - Properties - Security and select Password Security under Security Method. Select your settings, enter your password, and youre done.

How do I password protect 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. Sign in to download or share your protected PDF.

How do I find out the password for a PDF?

Forgot the PDF password and you need to open the file. Open the locked document with Microsoft Word. In the tabs, click on Review. Then select Restrict editing Stop Protection. It will show a dialogue box to input the password and put in the password. Click on Unprotect document, then click OK.

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