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How to Use the Doc.ECM Password Protect PDF Feature

Protecting your PDF documents with passwords is an essential step to ensure the security and confidentiality of your sensitive information. With the pdfFiller product's Doc.ECM Password Protect PDF feature, you can easily add password protection to your PDF files. Follow these simple steps to get started:

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Log in to your pdfFiller account. If you don't have an account yet, you can sign up for free.
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Once you're logged in, click on the 'Documents' tab at the top of the page to access your document library.
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Select the PDF document you want to password protect by clicking on it. If the document is not yet uploaded, you can upload it from your computer or import it from cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox.
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After selecting the document, click on the 'More' button located at the top right corner of the page. A dropdown menu will appear.
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From the dropdown menu, choose the 'Password Protect PDF' option. This will open the password protection settings for your document.
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In the password protection settings, you can choose to set a user password and/or a master password. A user password will be required to open the document, while a master password will be required to make any changes to the document's security settings.
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Enter your desired passwords in the respective fields. Make sure to choose strong passwords that are difficult to guess.
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Once you've entered the passwords, click on the 'Apply' button to save the changes and password protect your PDF document.
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Congratulations! Your PDF document is now password protected. You can download it or share it securely with others while ensuring the confidentiality of its contents.

By following these simple steps, you can easily use the Doc.ECM Password Protect PDF feature of pdfFiller to add an extra layer of security to your PDF documents. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that your sensitive information is protected!

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Open your PDF file on Google Chrome. When you open the document for the first time, you'll have to unlock it by entering the password. After entering the password, your PDF file will be unlocked. Next, set the Destination as Safe as PDF and click on Save.
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.

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