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PDF Locker: how to use the password protection feature with DocHub

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

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to use the PDF Locker feature without too much headache:

Head to the upload page and choose how you would like to add a document.
Once added, the app will redirect you to DocHub’s editor.
Use our editor’s top toolbar to edit, annotate and personalize and sign your document.
Hit the download button in the upper-right corner.
Tick the option Password Protect and hit Download or Export to Drive, depending on your preferred saving option.
Create a strong password and download or save the file.

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In this video, the presenter demonstrates how to protect a PDF file from copying, editing, or printing without using DocHub Robot Pro DC. The focus is on limiting permissions to prevent document copying, editing, or printing. The PDF file used was created in a previous tutorial and the presenter shows how to prevent actions such as printing, copying, and editing the document. Opening the PDF in Edge reveals different functionalities, including the ability to print, copy, and edit text. The goal is to restrict these actions and ensure the document's security.

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Is there a way to lock a PDF?

Open the PDF and choose Tools Protect Encrypt Encrypt with Password. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security. Select Require a Password to Open the Document, then type the password in the corresponding field.

How do I lock a PDF without docHub?

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 make a PDF read-only editable?

Right-click the file and select Properties. Uncheck the box for Read-only and click OK. Use online or offline PDF converters to change PDF to editable file formats. Then you can edit the PDF as you like.

How do I lock a PDF document?

Open the PDF and choose Tools Protect Encrypt Encrypt with Password. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security. Select Require a Password to Open the Document, then type the password in the corresponding field.

How do I make a PDF Cannot be copied?

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. You can also forbid copying text and images.

How do I make a PDF read-only?

How to save a fillable PDF as read-only with docHub Pro Launch docHub Pro and press File Open. Select Protect in the right sidebar. Select Advanced Options Security Properties Click Change Settings Tick Restrict editing and printing of the document and set Changes Allowed to None

How do 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.

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