Password Protection

Forum|Forum|8 years ago
February 22, 2018
6 replies
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I want to simply add a password to open protect a document (PDF) but in the Tools section I don't see the option to do so. Do I need a paid subscription in order to do so? Thank you in advance for your help.

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Correct answer Bernd Alheit

Yes, you need Adobe Acrobat for this.

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William J23534485q6lz

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I create pdfs in Acrobat Pro and password protect them. If I discontinue my subscription to Acrobat Pro will I be able to access these documents in the free reader version?

Bernd Alheit

Community Expert

Yes.

Bernd Alheit

Correct answer

Community Expert

Yes, you need Adobe Acrobat for this.

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camilleg71991582

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I have purchased Adobe Acrobat for password protection of PDF opener, and yet still I am unable to protect my document.

When I go to Tools, Protect, it only says Add or learn more. When I click add it simply takes me to the purchase another subscription for $12.99/month site. How do I get password protection without having to purchase again?

Bernd Alheit

Community Expert

Open the file in Adobe Acrobat, not Acrobat Reader.

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