How to Password Protect a PDF on Google Drive?

Password Protecting a PDF on Google Drive

If you're using Google Drive for storing your important documents, ensuring their security is paramount. One way to add an extra layer of protection to your PDF files on Google Drive is by password-protecting them. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open your Google Drive and upload the PDF file you want to protect.
2. Right-click on the PDF file, then select 'Open with' and choose Google Docs.
3. Inside Google Docs, go to 'File' in the top menu bar, then click on 'Download' and choose 'PDF Document'.
4. Once downloaded, open the PDF file, and click on the 'Tools' menu, then select 'Protect' and 'Encrypt with Password'.
5. Enter your desired password and save the changes.
6. Now, upload the password-protected PDF back to Google Drive.

By following these steps, your PDF file on Google Drive will be password protected, adding an extra layer of security to your sensitive information.