Step-by-step

1. 1Upload your PDF using the file picker or drag and drop.
2. 2Enter your desired password and confirm it.
3. 3Click "Protect PDF" and download the password-protected file.

When to protect a PDF

• Confidential documents, contracts, and financial reports.
• Personal files you want to keep private.
• Sharing sensitive information by email.

Free PDF password tool

• No signup required.
• Password is never stored on our servers.
• Uses 128-bit RC4 encryption.