Password Protect and Lock PDF on Windows with a desktop application

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Password Protect and Lock PDF on your Windows like a pro with a desktop app

Now you can turn manual document processes into powerful online workflows using pdfFiller for Windows. Download the desktop program and get a complete set of advanced features for fast and successful document management.

Get started - Password Protect and Lock PDF with pdfFiller for Windows with the app

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Install the desktop app
Download and install the version that suits your PC.
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Log in
Enter your account credentials or create a new one.
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Start editing
Create or upload a document and start editing in seconds.
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We’re currently focused on adding these features as soon as possible to the desktop app.
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What pdfFiller customers are saying about the desktop PDF editor app for PC

See for yourself by reading reviews on the most popular resources:
Selma K. W
2015-03-20
I was happy to know I could use a blank form to enter my new figures when I had to file an amended form for both the Federal and State Taxes for 2014. Thank you.
5
Anonymous Customer
2018-02-20
Really good experience! I used it for UK Law Society forms relating to the sale of my property. The forms are excellently produced and easy to complete and save. The functionality is REALLY good!
5

How to Password Protect and Lock PDF on Windows

Are you searching for the more efficient method to edit, redact, and annotate PDF documents on Windows? The pdfFiller desktop application for Windows can cope with everything you could think of when it comes to the PDF file format. Learn how to Password Protect and Lock PDF in the pdfFiller desktop program using the guideline below:
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Go to the pdfFiller desktop application page anddownload it
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Once downloaded, install the application on your Windows computer
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Create an account manually or via Facebook
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Click Add Document (+) and choose Select on PC to upload a file from your device
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Select the Search online option to search a detailed library of pre-made forms and choose the one that's most appropriate to your use case
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If you have an account and you've already worked on documents using our web-based version, the files will show up automatically
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Open the document and choose the option to Password Protect and Lock PDF from the toolbar
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Use other professional editing features so you can manipulate text, change document layout, and protect your file
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Go through the document and look for errors and typos
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Use the Support option in case you get stuck during the editing process
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Rename the file by clicking the three-dot icon and selecting the respective option from the drop-down menu
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Create a template from the newly edited document using this drop-down menu
It only takes several minutes to get the pdfFiller software for Windows desktop up and running. Along with that, its interface is easy to scale and might match any display screen size. The software includes a variety of features that are self explanatory and easy to utilize. The benefit of use and effective functionality really helps to remove multitasking and accelerate the change from paper to digital-based processes.
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Questions & Answers

Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Follow these easy steps to protect your PDF with a password:Click the Select a file button above, or drag and drop a PDF into the drop zone.Enter a password, then retype it to confirm the password.Click Set password.Sign in to download or share your protected PDF.
1. Open the PDF and choose Tools > Protect > Encrypt > Encrypt with Password. 2. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security.
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 > 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.