Password Protect PDF and Encrypt PDF for Internet Explorer

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How to Password Protect PDF and Encrypt PDF for Internet Explorer

To ensure the security of your PDF files, you can password protect and encrypt them using the Password Protect PDF and Encrypt PDF for Internet Explorer feature in pdfFiller. Follow these steps to get started:

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Open your Internet Explorer browser and go to the pdfFiller website.
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Log in to your pdfFiller account. If you don't have an account, you can sign up for free.
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Once you're logged in, click on the 'My Forms' tab at the top of the page.
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Select the PDF file you want to password protect and encrypt from the list of your forms.
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Click on the 'More' dropdown button next to the form and select 'Password Protect PDF' from the options.
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A pop-up window will appear. Enter a strong password in the 'Password' field. Make sure to choose a password that is difficult to guess but easy for you to remember.
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Click on the 'Encrypt PDF' checkbox to enable encryption for added security.
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You can also choose to set additional permissions for the PDF file by clicking on the 'Set Permissions' button. This allows you to control who can view, edit, print, or copy the contents of the PDF.
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Once you have set the password and permissions, click on the 'Save' button to apply the changes.
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Your PDF file is now password protected and encrypted. You can download it or share it securely with others.

By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your PDF files are protected and secure when using the Password Protect PDF and Encrypt PDF for Internet Explorer feature in pdfFiller. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that your sensitive information is safe!

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Open the PDF and choose Tools > Protection > Encrypt > Encrypt with Password 6. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security. 7. Select Require A Password To Open The Document, then type the password in the corresponding field.
Open the PDF and choose Tools > Protect > Encrypt > Encrypt with Password.
Click the Options button at the bottom of the save dialog window that appears. At the bottom of the options window, enable to Encrypt the document with a password option and click OK. Enter the password you want to encrypt the PDF file with and then click OK.
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