Password protected PDFs

Share a password protected PDF link.

Add a password before selected PDFs can be opened. It is a simple way to share private documents with a smaller audience.

Access gate

Enter password

Viewers enter the password before the PDF page opens.

SharePDF
Password required
Active
Enter password
Unlisted link selected
Password added
Viewer unlocks the PDF
Best for
private

Viewers enter the password before the PDF page opens.

Add a password before selected PDFs can be opened. It is a simple way to share private documents with a smaller audience.
How it works

A simple workflow from upload to sharing.

Each page is built around one practical job, so the steps stay clear.

1

Open PDF settings

Choose the PDF that needs an extra access step.

2

Add a password

Set the password and send it only to the people who should open the file.

3

Share the protected link

Viewers enter the password before the PDF is shown.

Feature details

What this helps you do.

The details below keep the feature practical, with no heavy setup or technical wording.

Useful for sensitive documents

Use passwords for client files, internal notes, private reports, and limited-audience resources.

No viewer account needed

People do not need to create an account. They only need the link and password.

Best with unlisted or private sharing

A password works best when the link is not meant for everyone on the internet.

Easy to turn off later

Remove the password when the document no longer needs the extra step.

Good fit

Use it for documents people actually need.

These examples make the page useful for real searches and real visitors.

Client documents
Private reports
Partner files
Course material
Draft proposals
Internal handbooks

Plan availability

Free

Create basic PDF links without password protection.

Pro

Add password protection to selected PDFs.

Max

Use password protection across a larger PDF library.

A password is not a legal security system

Password protection helps control access to a shared link, but viewers who can open a PDF may still save screenshots or share the password.

FAQ

Questions people ask about this feature.

Short answers for visitors who want to know if this fits their PDF sharing workflow.

Can I password protect a PDF link?

Yes. Pro and Max users can add a password to selected SharePDF links.

Do viewers need an account?

No. Viewers only need the link and the password you give them.

Can I remove the password later?

Yes. You can remove the password from the PDF settings.

Is password protection available on the Free plan?

No. Password protected PDFs require a Pro or Max plan.

Create your first PDF link today.

Start free, upload a PDF, and use the right SharePDF feature when your document needs more than an attachment.