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Secure your sensitive documents by adding a password. Our free online tool lets you easily lock your PDF files to prevent unauthorized access. Fast, simple, and secure.
You Wouldn't Mail an Open Contract. So Why Email an Unlocked PDF?
You Wouldn't Mail an Open Contract. So Why Email an Unlocked PDF?
Think about the sensitive documents you send every day: invoices with bank details, business contracts with confidential terms, a resume with your personal contact information, or a medical report. You would never put these in a clear envelope and drop them in the mail for anyone to see.
Emailing an unprotected PDF is the digital equivalent of that. Without a password, anyone who intercepts or gets access to that email can open and view your private information. Locking a PDF is like putting that document in a sealed, secure envelope. Only the person with the key (the password) can open it.
When Should You Absolutely Lock a PDF?
When Should You Absolutely Lock a PDF?
Password-protecting your PDF is a crucial step for any document containing sensitive information, such as:
Financial Documents: Invoices, bank statements, financial reports.
Legal Contracts: Business agreements, NDAs, employment offers.
Personal Information: Resumes, application forms, medical records.
Confidential Business Data: Internal reports, marketing plans, client lists.
Intellectual Property: E-books, research papers, or pre-release documents.
How to Lock Your PDF in Seconds
How to Lock Your PDF in Seconds
Securing your document is a quick and easy process:
Open the PDF Locker: Navigate to the FreeXTool PDF Locker.
Upload Your File: Click "Choose File" and select the PDF document you want to protect.
Set Your Password: Type a strong, secure password in the provided field. You’ll need to confirm it to avoid typos.
Lock and Download: Click the "Lock PDF" button. The tool will encrypt your file and provide a new, password-protected version for you to download.
Pro-Tip: Share the Password Securely!
Pro-Tip: Share the Password Securely!
Don't send the password in the same email as the locked PDF! That defeats the whole purpose. Share the password with your recipient through a separate, secure channel, like a phone call, a text message, or a different messaging app.
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