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Encrypt a PDF on a PC Using Adobe Acrobat

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1. Open the PDF and choose Tools > Protection

2.  Select Encrypt, then select Encrypt with Password

3. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security.

4.  From the Password Security-Settings menu, select from the options given to set various protections for the document. When you're finished making your selections, click OK.

IMPORTANT: When setting a password for a document, remember to save the password in a secure location, such as a password vault (TCIT recommends using LastPass for securely storing passwords. Contact the Service Desk to get LastPass)

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