PDF Password Security Made Simple For Free

Protect a document with a password Go to File > Info > Protect Document > Encrypt with Password. Type a password, then type it again to confirm it. Save the file to make sure the password takes effect.

You can think of a basic PDF password as a locked gate on a fence. It prevents immediate access to your document, but the file is still in plain view behind the fence. If someone gets through the gate, they'll have full access to your information.

How to password protect a PDF Click the Select a file button above, or drag and drop a PDF into the drop zone. Enter a password, then retype it to confirm the password. Click Set password. Download the password-protected PDF document, or sign in to share it.

How to remove password from PDF files: Drag and drop your document in the PDF Password Remover. Confirm that you have the right to the file and click 'Unlock PDF!'. The decryption process should start right away. Modify your PDF further, or click 'Download File' to save the unlocked PDF.

One of the most reliable ways of removing passwords from PDFs without knowing the password is using a PDF password remover (especially if you protected it with another software), and PDFgear Desktop is the best free PDF password remover software as it helps to unlock PDFs with ease.

Add a password to Adobe Acrobat (pdf) Open the PDF and choose Tools > Protect > Encrypt > Encrypt with Password. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security.

Choose File > Edit Permissions, then do any of the following: Set a password for opening the PDF: Select Require Password To Open Document. Enter a password, then retype it to verify. Choose which features require a password: Deselect the checkbox to require the owner password for printing or other actions.