Need Help password protecting a file

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  1. #1
    Hi

    How to I password protect file a pdf file? So whenever the file will open, a password will be required.

    Thanks :D :D

    Mods:I couldn't find any other category for this, if not, please move it to correct one.
     
    Professional Dude, Nov 10, 2008 IP
  2. MakeThatDollar

    MakeThatDollar Notable Member

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    Not sure if you can do just a file only, but you could do a directory. Just create a new directory and put that file in there. What type of server do you have? Windows or Linux? If you have Linux and cPanel, there should be an option to password protect a directory.
     
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    dynashox Premium Member Staff

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    you can compress the file and password protect it
     
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  5. Professional Dude

    Professional Dude Prominent Member

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    Well, that is possible, but then people can view and save the file in their harddrive, and that is what I don't want.

    I know there is a way, but can't find it how to protect a single file only :)

    Well, that worked, but it left one of their ad at the bottom to buy the full version of the software to remove the message and link to their site :D
    You mean use winrar to password protect it?
     
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    mdvasanth86 Notable Member

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    I am not sure of any ways to do that for a pdf.

    You can use winrar after compressing it.
     
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    use securedoc program , u have to install it in ur pc, if u need some files be protected ,just log in in this programm and make the file protected using password.

    this method doesnt disply ur encrypted file,until u log in this program again,
     
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    You can use any compression tool that allow to password protect the desired file or folder.
     
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