Password Protect PDF
Protect your PDF with a password and control printing, copying and editing permissions.
Upload Your PDF
Drag & drop your PDF here or click to browse
PDF files only • Maximum 25 MB
PDF Password Settings
PDF file
Enter a password.
The owner password controls document permissions. You normally only need to remember the PDF password.
Document Permissions
Security Summary
A password will be required to open the PDF.
Control printing, copying and modification.
The PDF is encrypted on the server using a PDF encryption library.
PDF Protected Successfully
Your PDF has been password protected.
Download Protected PDFKeep your PDF password safe. It cannot be recovered by this tool.
How to Password Protect a PDF
Secure your PDF in four simple steps.
Upload
Select your PDF file.
Set Password
Enter your PDF password.
Encrypt
Protect the PDF and permissions.
Download
Download your protected PDF.
PDF Password Protection Features
Password Protection
Add a password that is required to open the protected PDF.
Printing Control
Choose whether printing should be allowed.
Copy Protection
Control whether text and content can be copied.
Editing Control
Restrict document modification through PDF permissions.
Form Controls
Choose whether PDF forms can be filled.
Encrypted PDF
The generated document uses PDF password encryption rather than simply renaming or modifying the file.
Password Protect PDF Online
CSPBCTools PDF Password Protection lets you add password security to PDF documents. A password can be required when opening the document, while additional PDF permissions can control printing, copying and modification.
This tool can be useful for protecting documents containing business information, customer documents, reports, applications, statements and other PDF files that should not be opened without authorization.
For better security, use a strong and unique password and keep the password separately from the PDF file. CSPBCTools does not provide password recovery for protected PDF files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I password protect a PDF?
Yes. Upload your PDF, enter a password and click Protect PDF.
Can I disable printing?
Yes. Leave Allow Printing unchecked before protecting the PDF.
Can I prevent copying from the PDF?
Yes. You can disable the Copying permission.
What happens if I forget my password?
The password should be kept safely by the document owner. This tool does not provide password recovery.
Is the PDF actually encrypted?
Yes. The backend uses a PDF encryption-capable PHP library to create the protected PDF.