Your go-to platform to protect PDF from editing in Google Chrome

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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 protect PDF from editing in Google Chrome with DocHub

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DocHub is an innovative platform that simplifies document management by providing users with robust tools for editing, signing, and sharing documents seamlessly. With its deep integration with Google Workspace, users can easily import and export their files, ensuring a smooth workflow. Whether you're working on contracts, forms, or any other PDF, our editor allows you to protect your documents from unauthorized changes, enhancing security and maintaining integrity.

Follow the steps to protect your PDF from editing

  1. Open your preferred web browser, navigate to the DocHub website, and log in to your account.
  2. Once logged in, upload the PDF document you wish to protect from editing by selecting the appropriate option.
  3. After the document is uploaded, locate the security settings within the editor, where you can initiate the protection feature.
  4. Configure the settings to restrict editing. This may include password protection or setting permissions for viewing only.
  5. After applying the desired protection settings, finalize your document to ensure the changes are saved.
  6. Finally, download the protected PDF to your device, or choose to print or share it directly from the platform.

Start protecting your PDFs today with DocHub and experience hassle-free document management!

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Got questions?

Here 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.
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Use PDF Editor Chrome Extension You can add, delete, or modify text within a PDF document, add comments to PDF, merge or split PDF files, and more.
Why does my default PDF viewer keep switching back? A PDF viewer switching back to a native one is a frequent issue in Windows. When a default app is changed, whether youre using the Default apps settings page or choosing Always use this app in a file-open dialog, the association is registered as User Choice.
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.
In Chrome, click the three dots in the upper right corner of your browser window. Navigate to Settings Advanced Privacy and Security. Click Site Settings PDF Documents.
Select File Info. Click on the Protect Document drop-down menu, and choose Encrypt with Password. Upload Your Document to Google Docs: Upload your password-protected Word document to Google Docs or Drive as you would with any other file. Encrypt Your PDF Document: Open your PDF document in Acrobat Pro.
In the Chrome browser, select the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner. Choose Settings Advanced Privacy and security. Select Site Settings PDF documents. Use the toggle switch next to Download PDF files instead of automatically opening them in Chrome to turn the feature on and off.
Right-click the PDF, choose Open With Choose default program or another app in. 2. Choose docHub Reader DC or docHub in the list of programs, and then do one of the following: (Windows 10) Select Always use this app to open .
Some logical possibilities include that: You dont have a PDF reader or software downloaded. Your default settings on your PDF software might be set to a web browser. You havent turned off Chromes automatic setting to work as a PDF viewer.

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