How to Password Protect a PDF in Google Drive

Protecting sensitive documents is crucial, especially when sharing them online. If you want to password protect a PDF stored in Google Drive, follow these steps:

1. Open your Google Drive and locate the PDF file you want to protect.
2. Right-click on the PDF file and select 'Open with' > 'Google Docs'.
3. Once the PDF is open in Google Docs, click on 'File' > 'Download' > 'PDF Document'.
4. Now, open the downloaded PDF file on your computer.
5. Go to 'File' > 'Properties' > 'Security' > 'Security Method' > 'Password Security'.
6. Tick the box that says 'Require a password to open the document'.
7. Enter your desired password and confirm it. You can also set permissions for printing, copying, and editing the document.
8. Click 'OK' to save your changes.
9. Now, upload the password-protected PDF back to Google Drive.

Your PDF is now secure with a password that you set. Make sure to share the password with only trusted individuals.