How to Set Password for PDF

In most versions of Windows there is not any proper and accurate procedure for protecting the PDF documents. All the files and folders containing bulk of important information are prone to all kinds of possible threats; to make them secure you need to protect your files and folders despite of which version of Windows you have. To protect the PDF files and documents they are guarded and this special protection is given by passwords and encryption features. Here's an instruction on how to set password for PDF.

Part 1The Program for Setting PDF Password

Wondershare PDFelement is a renowned PDF protector which has a promising encryption feature and you can easily set a password to make your PDF file secure. Other than the encryption feature it also offers many other unique features like PDF creation, editing, annotation and conversion. It's equipped with a variety of editing tools, enabling you to insert, modify, delete texts and images, edit and organize pages.

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PDF Element is also a PDF creator and converter. It allows you to create PDF from multiple existing PDF files or convert PDF to Office documents, plain texts, HTML, EPUB and images etc. With it, you can even easily create and fill out PDF forms.

Part 2How to Set Password on PDF File

Download and install PDFelement on your computer. It comprises of two to three simple steps and you are ready to go. Then follow these mini steps to set a password for your PDF. Here you will see two more options to lock your PDF document through Wondershare PDFelement.

• Open Password: No one will be able to open the PDF until or unless he has the accurate password that you have set for protection.
• Permission Password: No one can ever edit, print, insert, comment, sign, extract or delete your file.

Step 1. Open the PDF You Want to Protect

Run PDFelement on your computer. Then click the "Open" button to import the PDF file that you want to protect.

For Mac users, click the "Open File" button on the Home window to open your PDF with PDFelement.

Step 2. Set a Password for Your PDF

Now click on the "Protect" tab and then the "Password" button to open password encryption option. Enter your password and click "OK" to confirm your choice.

Now in case of Mac you need to go to "Protection > Encrypt with Password" on the right menu. A security dialogue box will appear here you can set the password in order to save the PDF files from misuse. Type a strong password than retype it to confirm.

Posted by Audrey Goodwin to Encrypt PDF | Follow @AudreySGoodwin
Published: Apr 29,2016 10:12 am / Updated: Jun 02,2016 17:12 pm