Password Protecting my PDF Document (Unlock my PDF)

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Follow the steps below to secure your PDF with password protection.

Step 1 – Open the password protection tool

You can access the tool inside Soda PDF.

  • Click on the Secure Tab.
  • Choose the Restrict Permissions option.

Alternatively, you can head over to your file.

  • Right-click on a PDF.
  • Choose Soda PDF Desktop.
  • Choose Password Security.
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Step 2 – Set your password

  • Check the box next to Require Password to Open the Document.
  • Enter the password and then confirm it.
  • Choose Apply.
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  • You can click the three dots button to choose the encryption level.
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Step 3 – Verify your PDF is secure

Try to open your PDF. When secure, you will see this window:

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Removing your password

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

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

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