How to password protect a PDF

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January 25, 2020
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Hi, I have created a PDF and now I would like to password protect it, but I do not see that option? Any help is appreciated. Thank you

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JR Boulay

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==> https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat/securing-pdfs-with-password/td-p/10778186

==> https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/how-to/password-protect-pdf.html?playlist=/services/playlist.helpx/products:SG_ACROBAT_PK~12/learn-path:key-techniques/set-header:paper-to-digital/playlist:topic/en_us.json&ref=helpx.adobe.com

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try67

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Assuming you have Acrobat, you can do it via File - Properties - Security.

try67

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Keep in mind, though, that this is a far from secure solution. Many applications don't respect these security policies at all, or even remove them entirely.

Nancy OShea

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Which software and which version?

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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