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Secure your PDF files by adding passwords and encryption. Protect your documents from unauthorized access with ease.

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Your files remain private and will be deleted from our servers within 24 hours.

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Protect PDF Files Online Quickly and for Free

Protect PDF Files Online Quickly and for Free

Secure your PDF documents with a password and restrict access using our online tool. Whether you need to protect confidential information or prevent unauthorized edits, this feature ensures your PDF remains secure. Ideal for professionals, businesses, and anyone needing to safeguard sensitive PDFs.

Simple and Effective PDF Protection

Simple and Effective PDF Protection

Upload your PDF, set a password, and download the protected file immediately.Apply password protection to prevent unauthorized access, editing, and printing.

Perfect for Securing Sensitive PDF Documents

Perfect for Securing Sensitive PDF Documents

Whether you're sending legal documents, confidential reports, or personal files, this tool helps you add password protection to ensure privacy. Ideal for businesses, legal professionals, educators, and anyone needing to secure PDFs from unauthorized access or tampering.

Fast, Secure, and Reliable PDF Protection

Fast, Secure, and Reliable PDF Protection

Add password protection to your PDFs in seconds, with no delays or interruptions.Ensures that your document remains secure and the password protection is accurately applied.Your files are deleted automatically after processing, ensuring your data remains private and secure throughout the process.

Protect PDFs on Any Device, Anytime

Protect PDFs on Any Device, Anytime

Our tool works seamlessly on all devices, including Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Whether you're on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, you can protect your PDFs from any device with an internet connection.

Free, Fast, and Easy PDF Protection

Free, Fast, and Easy PDF Protection

Protect your PDF files for free, without needing to install any software. This tool is quick, simple to use, and helps you safeguard your documents from unauthorized access, providing peace of mind for both personal and business use.

How to password protect a PDF?

1.Drag and drop or select files to upload from your device.

2.Enter the password you'd like to set.Click 'Protect PDF' to add the password to the PDF

3.Click the "Download" button to get the encrypted file.

How to password protect a PDF?

Protect PDF FAQs

How Do I Choose a Strong Password?

Create a strong password by using a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid personal information or common words that are easy to guess.

How Do I Unlock a Password-Protected PDF?

To unlock a password-protected PDF, simply enter the password when prompted, and click OK to access the content.

What Is the Difference Between Password Protection and Encryption?

Password protection restricts access to files by requiring the correct password, while encryption transforms the document into unreadable text, requiring a key (usually a password or certificate) to decrypt.