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alsteinbcbs
alsteinbcbs
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November 15, 2016
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Can I add password protection to multiple PDF's at once?

  • November 15, 2016
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I have about 300 PDF's that I have to add password protection to.  They will all have the same password.  It will be very time consuming to do it one at a time.

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Correct answer Bernd Alheit

Use the Action Wizard of Acrobat Pro.

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martellia
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June 4, 2020

Hi, I followed the instructions and all appeared to work, however at what point do I add in the actual password?

    try67
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    try67Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 4, 2020

    After you add the Encrypt command to the Action click on it, untick the "Prompt User" box and then click on Specify Settings. Select the Password Security option and then enter your desired password(s) and select which actions to allow or not allow. Don't forget to also add a Save command, after Encrypt:

     

     

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    Lauren5EF0
    Participant
    February 3, 2021

    Is there any way to do this with 300 PDFs, but have unique passwords for each?

    Bernd Alheit
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    Bernd AlheitCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    November 15, 2016

    Use the Action Wizard of Acrobat Pro.

    alsteinbcbs
    alsteinbcbsAuthor
    Participant
    November 15, 2016

    That worked.  Thanks Bernd!

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