How to Password/Encrypt PDF for Free

A password serves as the first layer of defence against unwanted access to the PDF document. It is used as the key to encrypt and decrypt data.

Encrypting your PDF with a password prevents unwanted access to the file content, which is especially useful for file sharing or archiving.

The stronger the password, the more secure the PDF document. Follow these recommendations to establish a strong password:

• At least 8 characters—the more characters, the better.

• A mixture of both uppercase and lowercase letters.

• A mixture of letters and numbers.

• Inclusion of at least one special character, e.g., ! @ # ? ].

How to Create Password for PDF

Step 1: Open the PDF you want to password/encrypt

Step 2: Locate and tap the “File” button

Step 3: Tap “Info” as seen in the image below.

Step 4: Tap the “Protect presentation” button to see a drop-down menu and select the “Encypt with password” option as seen in the image below.

Step 5: Enter your preferred choice of password in the required field and tap the ok button as seen below.

Step 6: Re-enter your password and tap the ok button.

The image below should be exactly what you see on your screen.

Originally posted on April 13, 2022 @ 8:40 pm