Help guide
How to secure a PDF before sharing
Add password protection and tighter permissions before you email or upload a document with sensitive information.
Quick steps
- Open the Protect PDF tool.
- Upload the file you want to secure.
- Add an open password and optional owner password.
- Choose any print, copy, or edit restrictions, then download the protected file.
Permission choices
- Use an open password when only approved recipients should view the file.
- Use owner controls when people may read the document but should not edit it.
- Store the final password somewhere your team can recover later if needed.
Trust center
Trust pages
These pages are written to stay aligned with the actual product build, so the trust center grows with the platform instead of becoming detached marketing copy.