How Does SysTools Mac PDF Lock Software Works?

To add password in PDF document on Mac, follow steps mentioned below to lock your PDF document

STEP 1

Download and launch the SysTools Mac PDF Lock software on macOS.

browse pdfs

STEP 2

To browse and upload PDF files, click on the "Add Files or Add Folder" icon from the interface.

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STEP 3

If you have added the wrong PDF file on Mac, then simply click on the Remove button to remove a single PDF and the Remove All button to remove all PDF files added in the software. After that, click on the Change button to set the destination path.

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STEP 4

Choose the folder and click on the Open button.

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STEP 5

Now, tap on the Next button to start the process.

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STEP 6

Two options will pop up, i.e.,Apply document Restriction and Apply Document Password on your screen.

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STEP 7

Select the Apply Document Restriction option, then click on the Printing drop-down and choose the printing restrictions as per your needs.

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STEP 8

If you need to set the document permissions, use the PDF “Change” drop-down feature. Here are the various options of restrictions you can opt for:

  • Not Allowed:
  • Inserting, Deleting, and Rotating Pages:
  • Filling in Form Fields and Signing Existing Signature Fields:
  • Commenting, Filling Fields, Signing Fields:
  • Any except extracting pages:

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STEP 9

Once all the restrictions are applied, enter the password to lock the PDF and set the restrictions. Please Note: Before entering the password, there are two options available, mentioned below:

  • Enable copying of text, images, and other content:: After setting the changes, you can pick this option to allow copying of text and other images.
  • Enable text access for screen reader devices for the visually impaired: This feature is useful for visually impaired individuals, allowing readers to read unrestricted content.

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STEP 10

Now, choose the restriction type, and four options are given below:.

  • RC4*40
  • RC4*128
  • AES*128
  • AES*256

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STEP 11

Tap on the lock button to add a password to the PDF file.

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STEP 7

This tool also offers users to add a password for opening the PDF. You just need to select the Apply Document Open Password option and enter the password.

remove and save option

STEP 8

Again, repeat the same process to select the type that you need to Add to your PDF document.

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STEP 9

Hit on the lock button to put a password on the PDF file.

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STEP 12

Now, on your screen, a pop-up will come, and you need to click on the OK button.

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STEP 13

Tap on the View Report option to see the resultant locked PDF file.

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STEP 14

You can see that both the files are locked with a lock icon shown on PDF files.

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STEP 15

Now, your PDF file will require a password, and you need to put the Right Password to unlock the PDF document.

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