Suggest an editFor: How to Password Protect a PDFLeave this empty What version are you on? (for example Windows 11 24H2, macOS 26, iOS 18, Chrome 140)Which step?1. Export with a password from Preview on Mac2. Set permissions if you want to limit printing or copying3. Save from Word with encryption on Windows4. Use Adobe Acrobat online on Windows without Word5. Test the file before sendingA step is missingSomething else on the pageWhat should it say?Screenshot (optional, up to 4 MB)Your email (optional, only if you want a reply)Send suggestionNo account needed. Suggestions are reviewed before anything changes on the site.