How to Password Protect PDFs and Add Document Restrictions

By Karolin, 6 May, 2025
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Summary
Learn how to easily password protect your PDFs and apply document restrictions to control printing, copying, and editing. This step-by-step tutorial ensures your files stay secure and shared on your terms.

Secure Your PDFs with Passwords and Restrictions – Fast and Easy

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Need to secure your PDF files from unauthorized access or changes? In this quick and easy-to-follow tutorial, you'll learn how to password-protect PDFs and apply PDF restrictions using Foxit PDF Editor—all in just a few clicks. Whether you're sharing confidential reports or sensitive contracts, this step-by-step guide gives you full control over who can view, print, copy, or edit your PDF documents—no technical experience required.

In This Tutorial, You’ll Learn How To:

  • Set a Password on a PDF – Block unauthorized users from opening your file.
  • Restrict PDF Permissions – Control actions like printing, copying, and editing to prevent tampering.

With Foxit PDF Editor, you get advanced PDF security features that are easy to use—no technical skills required.

  • 00:04 – How to password-protect PDFs with Foxit PDF Editor
  • 00:47 – How to open a password-protected PDF
  • 00:54 – How to remove a password from a PDF
  • 01:14 – How to apply PDF restrictions (editing, printing, etc.)

Start protecting your documents today—because your information deserves security.

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