Why are passwords added to a PDF?
Passwords are added to PDFs for multiple reasons. One of those reason is security, an author can create a PDF and put a password of their choosing on the PDF to prevent numerous actions such as Opening the PDF, Editing or even printing and much more.
To add password protection to your PDF:
- Open Nitro Pro.
- Click on the Protect Tab > Password Security.
- You will see multiple options here including putting a Open password this puts a password on the document that must be entered each time you open the PDF, you will also see a Permissions password. This allows you to set a password that must be entered to gain access to features such as editing and/or printing.
- Once you have selected your Password and/or desired options you can click on Finish to set the password restrictions.
Notes:
What happens if you forget the password?
If you forget your Password that you set on a PDF file there is no way of recovering it. So make sure you write it down and keep it in a safe place.
When I open a PDF certain features are greyed out, what does this mean?
When you open a PDF that has had security implemented on it, the author could have set some restrictions such as editing or printing. If you see a greyed out area or options that are not useable then this is what has happened.
You can also find more product information in the User Guide available under the Help tab in the Nitro Pro software.
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