I want to add password protection to a PDF so colleagues can’t open it without permission.

This feature lets you add password protection to a PDF so only people with the correct password can open it. It helps you prevent unauthorized access when sharing files with colleagues or external partners.

This feature allows you to secure a PDF by requiring a password before the document can be opened. It is designed to help you control access to sensitive or private information when a file needs to be shared. To use it, you select the PDF you want to protect, choose the option to add password protection, and set a strong password. After protection is applied, the PDF will prompt recipients for the password when they attempt to open it. This is useful for sending confidential reports, HR documents, financial statements, or client materials where access should be limited. It also helps reduce the risk of accidental exposure when files are forwarded or stored in shared locations. The feature supports common collaboration workflows by allowing you to protect the file before emailing it, uploading it to a shared drive, or attaching it to a ticket or message. For best results, you should share the password through a separate channel (for example, a chat message or phone call) rather than in the same email as the PDF. Using password protection provides a simple, practical layer of security for documents that do not require a full rights-management system.