In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to encrypt a PDF file for email in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.
Follow the steps below to encrypt a PDF for email (without installing any software).
You can easily access the tool by clicking this link. It will direct you to the "Password Protect PDF" tool.
There are two ways to upload your PDF. The first one is by clicking "Choose Files" to open your desktop's file manager. Then, locate your PDF and click "Open" to upload.
The second option is to drag and drop your PDF file onto the site. Locate your file beforehand, then click and hold it while moving it to the upload area.
This is how it appears once your file is uploaded successfully.
Enter your desired password in the “Set your password” box, then re-enter it in the “Confirm your password” box. When finished, click “Protect.”
Click “Download” to save your encrypted PDF. You can now send this file to your colleague.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to encrypt a PDF for email. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on what is creating linearized PDF all about and how to send an encrypted PDF.