How to Get an Adobe PDF Password
- 1). Open Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- 2). Click "Advanced" in the top menu bar, and select "Security." Select "Encrypt with Password."
- 3). Select "Acrobat 3.0 and later" for maximum compatibility with older PDF reader software.
- 4). Select "Encrypt all document contents."
- 5). Select "Require a password to open the document." Type in your desired password.
- 6). Press "OK" at the bottom of the window. You will be asked to re-enter your password to confirm. The file will now be password protected.
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