How do I password-protect a .pdf document that I have uploaded?

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  corsatx · Member · May 3, 2013 at 6:39 pm

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  I have uploaded a pdf document to our WP site but I want to make sure that it is password-protected so it is not visible to everyone who visits our site. Is that possible? Do I need a premium theme to do this?
  Thank you.

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  helper-heroponriki · Member · May 3, 2013 at 9:02 pm

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  Hello!

  The only way to protect a file from direct URL access is to set your entire blog to Private. Here’s more information on privacy settings:
  http://en.support.wordpress.com/settings/privacy-settings/

  If you’re trying to secure a PDF file, passwording the file is a good option. Here’s a tutorial on how to password protect a PDF file:
  http://www.ehow.com/how_5965049_password-protect-adobe-pdf.html

  I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any questions.