Follow the steps below to secure your PDF with password protection.

Step 1 - Open the password protection tool

You can access the tool inside PDF Architect.

• Click on the Secure Tab.
• Choose the Restrict Permissions option.

Alternatively, you can head over to your file.

• Right-click on a PDF.
• Choose PDF Architect.
• Choose Password Security.

Step 2 - Set your password

• Check the box next to Require Password to Open the Document.
• Enter the password and then confirm it.
• Choose Apply.

• You can click the three dots button to choose the encryption level.

• Save your file to apply the changes.

Step 3 - Verify your PDF is secure

Try to open your PDF. When secure, you will see this window:

Removing your password 

You can remove your password in the same Password Security tool.

• Toggle the switch next to Require Password to Open the Document.
• Choose Apply.

• Save the file and your password will be removed.

Please Note: We suggest you keep your password in a safe place. We will be unable to reset the password if you forget it.