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Protect PDF

Add password protection to your PDF to restrict access.

Drop your pdf file here

or click to select from your device

Accepts: PDF files

Password Protection

User password
Use a strong password you do not reuse elsewhere.

How it works

1

Upload

Upload the PDF you want to lock.

2

Process

Set the password you want required to open it.

3

Download

Click Protect, then download the password-locked PDF.