How to Add a Password to PDF Documents in Google Drive: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adding a password to PDF documents directly in Google Drive is not currently supported by Google. However, you can use a workaround by downloading the PDF, adding the password using a third-party tool, and then re-uploading it to Google Drive. Here’s how you can do it:

Step 1: Download the PDF from Google Drive

1. Open Google Drive: Go to Google Drive and log in with your Google account.
2. Select the PDF: Find and right-click on the PDF document you want to add a password to.
3. Download the PDF: Choose “Download” from the context menu to save the file to your local computer.

Step 2: Add a Password to the PDF

You can use various third-party tools to add a password to your PDF. Here are a few options:

  •  Option A: Using Adobe Acrobat (Paid Software)
    1. Open Adobe Acrobat: Launch Adobe Acrobat on your computer.
    2. Open the PDF: Click on “File” and then “Open” to select the downloaded PDF.
    3. Encrypt the PDF: Go to “File” > “Protect Using Password”.
    4. Set the Password: Choose the type of password protection (e.g., to open the document or for editing), enter your desired password, and confirm it.
    5. Save the PDF: Save the encrypted PDF to your computer.
  •  Option B: Using an Online Tool (Free)
    1. Visit a PDF Encryption Website: Go to an online PDF password tool like Smallpdf, PDF2Go, or iLovePDF.
    2. Upload the PDF: Click on “Choose file” and select the downloaded PDF from your computer.
    3. Set the Password: Enter and confirm your desired password.
    4. Encrypt the PDF: Click on the button to encrypt the PDF and download the protected PDF.

Step 3: Upload the Password-Protected PDF Back to Google Drive

1. Go to Google Drive: Open Google Drive again.
2. Upload the Protected PDF: Click on the “+ New” button on the left sidebar and select “File upload”.
3. Select the Protected PDF: Choose the password-protected PDF file you created and click “Open” to upload it to Google Drive.

Additional Tips
– Keep Your Password Safe: Make sure to store your password in a safe place to avoid losing access to the document.
– Verify the Protection: After uploading the password-protected PDF, try opening it from Google Drive to ensure the password protection works as expected.

By following these steps, you can securely add a password to your PDF documents and store them in Google Drive.

 

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