How to password protect my PDF document (unlock my PDF file)?

Learn how to secure your PDF by adding a password or how to unlock a protected file if needed.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to safeguard your document or regain access.

 

Soda PDF Desktop

 

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  • Click on the Secure Tab.
  • Choose the Restrict Permissions option.
  • Toggle the switch next to Require Password to Open the Document.
  • Enter the password and then confirm it.
    • You can click the three dots button to choose the encryption level.
  • Choose Apply.

 

Removing your password

You can remove your password using the same Password Security tool.

 

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  • Toggle the switch next to Require Password to Open the Document.
  • Choose Apply.
  • Save the file and your password will be removed.

 

Note: We suggest you keep your password in a safe place. We will be unable to reset the password if you forget it.

 

We have two additional modules. The OCR module allows you to recognize and edit text within any scanned document or image. We also have the E-Sign module that allows you to electronically sign PDFs and track and manage e-signatures in real-time. If those modules are not available for you, you can purchase them here.

 

     

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