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How to save PDF with password on Mac with DocHub

DocHub is a powerful online platform that simplifies document editing, signing, and distribution. With its seamless integration with Google Workspace, users can effortlessly import, modify, and export documents directly from their Google apps. This guide provides you with clear instructions on how to save a PDF with a password on your Mac, ensuring your important files are protected while utilizing our user-friendly editor.

Follow the steps to save your PDF with a password.

Open the DocHub website and log in to your account. If you don’t have an account yet, you can easily sign up for free.
Upload the PDF document you wish to secure by selecting the appropriate upload option in the editor.
Once your document is loaded, navigate to the settings or security options within the editor to enable password protection.
Choose a strong password that is easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess. Enter it in the required field.
After setting your password, proceed to save or export the document. Ensure you select the option to keep the password protection active.
Finally, download the secured PDF to your Mac. You can now share or print it safely, knowing it is protected.

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How to protect a PDF file with a password?

One-click option to protect a PDF with a password Open the PDF in Acrobat. Do any of the following: Go to All tools Protect a PDF Protect with password. In the Protect Using Password dialog box, select if you want to set the password for viewing or editing the PDF. Type and retype your password. Select Apply.

How do you password protect a folder on Mac and Windows?

Things You Should Know On Windows Pro, right-click a folder and go to Properties Advanced Encrypt contents to secure data Ok, follow the prompts, then check Password. On Mac, use Disk Utility to create a password-protected disk image of the folder.

How do you protect a File with a password on a Mac?

Require a password to open a document Choose File Set Password (from the File menu at the top of your screen), enter the requested information, then click Set Password. If your computer isnt set up for Touch ID, Remember this password in my keychain appears.

How do I protect a File with a password?

Protect a document with a password Go to File Info Protect Document Encrypt with Password. Type a password, press OK, type it again and press OK to confirm it. Save the file to make sure the password takes effect.

How to save a PDF with a password?

Add a password to a PDF Open the PDF in Acrobat. Do any of the following: Go to All tools Protect a PDF Protect with password. In the Protect Using Password dialog box, select if you want to set the password for viewing or editing the PDF. Type and retype your password. Select Apply.

How do I convert a password protected PDF to a PDF on a Mac?

If you have the password and just want to save it as an unlocked . pdf, just open the password protected file (with the password) in Preview, choose Save, and change the name (dont select encrypt). The new . pdf file created should open without a password.

How do you put a lock on a File on a Mac?

On your Mac, do one of the following: Lock a closed document: Select it in a Finder window or on the desktop, choose File Get Info, click the arrow next to General, then select Locked.

Why cant I password protect a PDF?

Some documents, such as editable forms, may not be able to use password protection. In these cases, you might bump into an error message telling you that the file could not be saved due to a bad parameter. The trick here is to save a copy of the file and then password protect the copy.

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