How to password protect a PDF
Lock a PDF with a password before emailing contracts or IDs — free encryption steps with LitePDF Pro.
Open Password protect PDF online freeWhy protect PDFs
Password protection stops casual openers from reading sensitive attachments if an email is forwarded by mistake.
Step-by-step
- Open Protect PDF on LitePDF Pro.
- Upload the PDF.
- Enter a strong password and confirm it.
- Download the encrypted PDF.
- Share the password through a separate channel when possible.
Unlock later
If you still know the password and need an open copy, use Unlock PDF. We cannot recover forgotten passwords.