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10.4. How to Encrypt and Password Protect Adobe PDF files
Last updated: Mon Feb 2024 03:37 PM (EST)
Using Adobe Acrobat, perform the following steps:
- Select "Tools" (located in the menu bar at the top of the page):
- Select "Protect" in the Tools menu:
Alternatively, you can select "Protect" from the menu on the right side of the page:
- Select "Protect using Password" (located underneath the tool bar above the document):
- Fill out the information in the prompt:
(To encrypt, expand the "Advanced Options" tab and choose the option "Encrypt with Password)
More information can be found here:
Choosing a security method for PDFs (adobe.com)
Acrobat Reader Instructions:
This can be done for free online: Encrypt a PDF with password protection for free | Adobe Acrobat
Note: Your files will be securely handled by Adobe servers and deleted unless you sign in to save them.