Protect PDF Files with the Best PDF Protection

Pdf protector is not only easy to use, but also helps you securely protect sensitive information and important data. Whether it's sharing files at work, sending confidential documents, or protecting personal information in your personal life, you can easily set passwords to ensure that only authorized personnel can access file content.

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Safely protect your PDF

Password Protection : Add password to lock access to open, extract or edit your PDF documents.After setting the password, users must enter the correct password to open, extract, or edit PDF files

Flexible Security Settings : Allow you to set security measures based on the importance of PDF files to ensure their security during storage, transmission, and sharing.

How to Protect a pdf

How to Protect a pdf for Free

1 Open a PDF

Open your PDF files and select "Protect" on the tab.

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2 Protect your PDF

Click "Encrypt" and choose the protection options, as opening, editing and extracting, copying and printing, or watermarking.

 How to Protect a pdf in WPS Office

3 Confirm PDF

Set your password and Click "confirm" to complete encrypting free.

 How to Protect a pdf in WPS Office
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 How to Protect a pdf in WPS Office
 How to Protect a pdf in WPS Office

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The Security and Reliability of protecting PDF

Compared to other online software, WPS is considered more secure. With over thirty years of experience, it boasts strict privacy policies that ensure the security of customer materials. As a reputable office suite, WPS Office provides robust PDF editing capabilities that adhere to industry standards for file compatibility and format preservation.

Cloud based services

Using WPS Office PDF online tool allows any device to access and creat your PDF files, ensuring user convenience and flexibility. Using WPS Office's efficient cloud services ensures the security of PDF files on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, preventing unauthorized modifications

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FAQS

Can I add a watermark to my PDF documents to protect my intellectual property?
Absolutely, it's necessary for adding Watermarks on PDF documents, in order to protect your intellectual property. And it can be double secured by adding password protect a PDF to prevent content theft and unauthorized use.
Can I customize the security settings in WPS PDF Protection to fit my specific needs?
Yes, of course, the free PDF protector in WPS Office offers various security encrypt settings. You can choose the protection options, as opening, editing and extracting, copying, form filling, printing or watermarking.
How do I remove password protection from a PDF document if I forgot the password?
There are 2 easiest methods for you to remove password from a encrypt PDF file. Method 1: Download an password remover to unlock the PDF document. Method 2: Save the PDF as a new file, if you can view the PDF, but you cannot edit. The renamed file will be editable.
How do I protect a PDF from tampering?
To password protect your PDF file, you can use the password protection feature provided by the PDF software you are using. Reducing the size of your PDF file can also help protect your file. Smaller file sizes are not only easier to manage and store but also harder to tamper with.