Password-protect a PDF
Add a password to a PDF. Preview the result free.
No subscription traps · 1-click refunds
- Files auto-deleted in 2 h
- SSL encrypted
- Works on any device
- Pay only to download
Honest pricing
No $1.99 “trial” that turns into a subscription
Many PDF sites take a small trial payment, then charge $49.99 a month until you notice. We don’t work that way.
From $2.99 per file, paid once
See the finished file first and pay only if you download it. A single file or a pass never renews.
Refund in one click
Changed your mind? Get your money back from your account within 14 days.
Pro says what it costs
Pro is the only plan that renews: $4.99 for the first month, then $12.99 a month. We email you 3 days before each renewal, and you can cancel in one click.
Quick answer
How do I password-protect a PDF online?
Open MyPDFDone's Protect PDF tool, upload your PDF and type a password twice. The file is encrypted with AES-256, so only people with the password can open it. You see the result for free. If you're happy with it, download the file for $2.99, paid once, with no subscription. Your files are deleted after 2 hours.
- 01Upload your PDF file or drop it on the box.
- 02Type a password twice; we encrypt the file with AES-256.
- 03Check the preview, then download the protected PDF.
FAQ
Protect PDF: common questions
Open MyPDFDone's Protect PDF tool, upload your PDF and type a password twice. The file is encrypted with AES-256, so only people with the password can open it. You see the result for free. If you're happy with it, download the file for $2.99, paid once, with no subscription. Your files are deleted after 2 hours.
The password is used once to encrypt the file and is deleted with the job, 2 hours after upload.
Uploading your file, processing it and previewing the result are free. Downloading the finished file is $2.99, paid once. It never starts a subscription. Need several files? A 7-day pass is $9.99 for unlimited downloads on every tool, and it doesn’t renew either. If you work with PDFs every week, Pro is $4.99 for the first month and $12.99/month after that, and you can cancel in one click.
Files are stored encrypted in our cloud bucket and deleted automatically 2 hours after upload (24 hours if you bought the file, so you can download it again). We never look at, share or sell your documents.
Yes. Within 14 days of payment you can refund with one click from your account, no questions asked. After that, write to support and a person will review it.
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