How to password-protect a PDF
Ask AshnaAI to encrypt a PDF with a password. Protection defaults to AES-256. You can lock an existing file or create a new protected PDF from markdown.
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What you'll do
Ask AshnaAI to encrypt a PDF with a password. Protection defaults to AES-256. You can lock an existing file or create a new protected PDF from markdown.
This guide walks through protect PDF in AshnaAI. You stay in chat. You do not need a separate desktop of buttons for each file job.
Before you start
Open AshnaAI and start a new chat.
Have your pdf file ready to attach, or use a file you already uploaded in this chat.
How to protect PDF
Follow the steps below in order. Confirm in chat before AshnaAI sends, posts, or writes to Tally.
Step 1. Open chat
Sign in at https://app.ashna.ai and start a new chat.
Step 2. Attach or point at the file
Attach the PDF, or paste the markdown you want turned into a locked PDF.
Step 3. Ask for the job
Ask: protect this PDF with this password, AES-256.
Step 4. Download the result
When AshnaAI finishes, download the file from the chat. That download is your protected PDF.
Keep in mind
You must choose and remember the password. AshnaAI does not store a recovery password for you.
AshnaAI will not convert PDF to Word, PDF to Excel, or compress a PDF. Those jobs are not available. Use merge, split, unlock, protect, and the other how-tos linked below.
Related guides
Also read unlock a password protected pdf.
Also read create a pdf from markdown.
More PDF how-tos live on PDF editor and converter.
Try it now
Open app.ashna.ai and run this job in a new chat. New accounts can start from app.ashna.ai/signup.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I encrypt a PDF in AshnaAI?
- Ask to protect it and supply the password.
- What algorithm is used?
- AES-256 unless you ask for another supported option.
- Can I set print or copy permissions?
- Yes. The protect options include printing, modifying, copying, and form-fill flags.
- Can I create a new locked PDF from text?
- Yes. Pass markdown or HTML content with the password.
- Will AshnaAI remember the password?
- No. Store it yourself.
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