How to encrypt a PDF file

September 14, 2026
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1. Open the PDF file with WPS Office.

2. Click theProtectbutton on the top menu bar → Encryptbutton.

3. In the pop-upEncryptioninterface, checkSet the open passwordorSet password of editing and extractingas needed.

4. ClickConfirm.

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