Can You Password Protect a Google Doc?

Google Docs is a popular tool for collaborative work and document sharing. While it offers several security features, such as link sharing settings and access permissions, password protection for individual documents is currently not a built-in feature in Google Docs.

However, there are workarounds that you can use to add an extra layer of security to your Google Docs:

1. Convert the Google Doc to a PDF: You can password protect a PDF document by using third-party tools or software before sharing it.
2. Use third-party encryption tools: You can encrypt the content of your document using third-party tools before uploading it to Google Docs.
3. Use Google Drive's encryption features: Google Drive itself offers encryption options to protect your files. You can set up two-factor authentication and encryption to enhance the security of your documents.

While there is no direct way to password protect a Google Doc, these alternative methods can help you secure your sensitive information when sharing documents through Google Docs.