Password - Web

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How to Password

3 min read Updated Jun 18, 2026 Security

Protect PDFs with passwords so only approved people can open or edit sensitive files.

Overview

Password protection is the fastest way to secure confidential PDFs before email delivery or external sharing.

Requirements

PDF ready for final sharing
Chosen password policy or team standard

Step by Step

1

Open protect options

20 sec

Choose Security > Password from the ribbon.

2

Set access rules

1 min

Create the open password, optional permissions password, and choose allowed actions.

3

Save the protected copy

50 sec

Create a protected version and test access before distribution.

Tips

Do not reuse simple passwords across projects.
Share passwords through a separate secure channel.
Keep an unprotected internal copy for future edits.