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Encrypt PDF Files - Adobe Acrobat Pro
You can encrypt PDF files using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. This allows you to put a password on these files for added security. To open the file, you must have the password. This will also work in Acrobat X Pro.
Step 1:Open your PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.Step 2:Click the Tools menu in the upper left corner.
Step 3:
Scroll down and click Protect.
Step 4:
Click Encrypt, then 2 Encrypt with Password.
Step 5:
Click Yes to allow the change in security.
Step 6:Check Require a password to open the document. Type the password in the box.
Step 7:Check if you want to restrict editing and printing of the document. You can add a separate password for these features.
Step 8:
Choose your encryption settings, including compatibility and document components to encrypt, then click OK.
Step 9:
Enter the password you set to open the document. Click OK.
Step 10:
Click OK.
Step 11:
Enter the password you set to edit and print the document. Click OK.
 Step 12:
You will be notified that you have to save the document for changes to apply. Click OK, and be sure to save the file.
| Author: karperc | Last Updated: 3/11/2020 10:20 AM | Page Views: 1988 |
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