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Protect PDF with a password

Upload a PDF and choose the password it'll be locked with — the file is processed on the server.
Click or drag & drop a PDF file

More about this tool

Sets a password on a PDF so it can't be opened, in any viewer, without the correct password.

For example: You're emailing a client an invoice or contract and want to make sure no one who accidentally receives the email can open it — password-protect the file before sending.

Who uses it most: Accountants, lawyers, HR specialists, office workers

Frequently asked questions

Does this process on a server?

Yes — setting a password happens on a server, one of the few server-side tools on the site. The file is deleted right after the response — see the Privacy Policy for details.

What if I forget the password?

There's no way to recover access — keep the password somewhere safe; the tool doesn't store or remember it.