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jims0122
jims0122
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February 22, 2018
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Password Protection

  • February 22, 2018
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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
    Participant
    March 10, 2022

    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
    Bernd AlheitCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 11, 2022

    Yes.

    Bernd Alheit
    Community Expert
    Bernd AlheitCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    February 22, 2018

    Yes, you need Adobe Acrobat for this.

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    camilleg71991582
    Participant
    June 11, 2018

    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
    Bernd AlheitCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 11, 2018

    Open the file in Adobe Acrobat, not Acrobat Reader.

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