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Encrypt PDFs securely - this is how it works

Answer 1

Encrypt PDFs with the PDF24 Creator
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quick start Guide

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Would you like to encrypt your PDF file and protect it with a password? We'll show you how to protect your PDFs from unauthorized eyes..

Do you have important PDF files that should not be accessible and readable for everyone? It is particularly important to protect and secure such files. With special programs such as the PDF24 Creator, you can easily protect your PDF files with a password of your choice.

You can download the PDF24 Creator here : https://www.heise.de/download/product/pdf24-creator-36252

Encrypt PDFs with the PDF24 Creator

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the quick start guide .

1st step:

Upload the document to be encrypted using the " PDF Printer Assistant " in the PDF24 Creator.

2nd step:

To upload, click on the " plus " in the top left corner or simply drag the file into the white area with the mouse button held down.

3rd step:

When your PDF is uploaded, click the Save As field .

4th step:

Select " Security " in the column on the left and mark " Protect Document ". Then enter a password and select the actions (printing, editing, ...) for which your PDF should be protected with the password. In this tipps + tricks article, we explain how to find a secure password. If you want to make sure that your PDF file cannot be opened in the first place, select " Password required to open " and enter a password for this too. Confirm your entries by clicking on " Next " ".

5th step:

Finally, all you have to do is click " Save " to save your protected PDF file.

quick start Guide

1. Upload the document using the " PDF Printer Assistant " in the PDF24 Creator.
2. Now go to " Save as ".
3. Select the menu item " Security " in the bar on the left .
4. Now select " Protect document " and enter a " Password for encryption ". You can also choose the actions for which your PDF should be password-protected.
5. If you want to prevent that your PDF cannot be opened in the first place without a password, also select " Password required to open " and enter a password again.
6. Now click on “ Next ”.
7. To save the document, click on " Save ".

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