How to Password Protect a PDF with pdfFiller | Secure PDF & Confidential Folder Tutorial

Keeping sensitive files like resumes, contracts, or HR forms secure is simple with pdfFiller. In this tutorial, you’ll learn exactly how to password protect a PDF, how to add a password to a PDF, and how to use pdfFiller’s Confidential Folder for an extra layer of PDF security. With just a few clicks, you can protect and share secure PDFs across devices.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
How to password protect a PDF directly in pdfFiller
Step-by-step instructions on how to add a password to a PDF before saving or sharing
How to exclude specific pages from your secure PDF file
How to create and manage a Confidential Folder for added PDF security
Best practices for protecting sensitive HR forms, contracts, and personal documents

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Why protect your PDFs with passwords
00:06 – Uploading and editing your document in pdfFiller
00:10 – How to add a password to a PDF using Tools - Protect Document
00:16 – Customizing your secure PDF by excluding pages
00:24 – Downloading or saving your password-protected PDF
00:34 – Extra security: Protecting stored documents in the Confidential Folder
00:46 – Setting up your Confidential Folder with SMS verification
00:56 – Locking and managing your Confidential Folder for secure PDF storage
01:06 – Final tip: Always lock your Confidential Folder after use

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Forgot your PDF password? → Always store it safely; pdfFiller cannot recover forgotten passwords.
Issues opening a secure PDF? → Double-check you’re entering the exact password set.
Can’t access the Confidential Folder? → Verify SMS codes and confirm your folder password.

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