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Protect PDF with a password

Encrypt a PDF with a password before sharing. Protect PDF online so only people with the password can open it.

Add password protection before you email a contract or upload a sensitive scan. Recipients need the password to open the file.

  1. Upload your PDF to Protect PDF.
  2. Choose a strong password and confirm it.
  3. Download the encrypted PDF and share the password through a separate channel.
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FAQ

What if I forget the password?
Without the password you cannot unlock the file. Store passwords safely; Pdfello cannot recover them.