# PDF Permissions Set Set password protection and permissions for PDF documents > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/pdf-permissions-set - **Category:** PDF Tools - **Keywords:** pdf, permissions, password, protect, encrypt, security ## Overview Secure PDFs with passwords and control user permissions for printing, copying, modifying, etc. ## Inputs - **PDF File** (file) - **User Password** (text): Password required to open the PDF - **Owner Password** (text): Password for permissions (optional, defaults to user password) - **Allow Printing** (checkbox) - **Allow Modifying** (checkbox) - **Allow Copying** (checkbox) - **Allow Annotating** (checkbox) - **Allow Filling Forms** (checkbox) - **Allow Content Extraction** (checkbox) - **Allow Document Assembly** (checkbox) - **Allow High Quality Print** (checkbox) ## When to use - When sharing confidential business reports that should not be copied or modified by unauthorized recipients. - When distributing digital ebooks or manuals where you want to prevent content extraction and high-quality printing. - When sending legal contracts that require a password to open and must remain tamper-proof. ## How it works - Upload the PDF document you want to secure. - Enter a user password to restrict document opening, and optionally set an owner password to manage permissions. - Configure specific permission checkboxes to allow or restrict printing, copying, modifying, annotating, and form filling. - Process the document to generate and download your newly secured PDF file. ## Use cases - Protecting financial statements with a password before emailing them to stakeholders. - Restricting editing and text copying on academic papers or research reports before publication. - Disabling high-quality printing on draft designs or watermarked proofs to prevent unauthorized reproduction. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the difference between a user password and an owner password? A user password is required to open and view the PDF, while an owner password is required to change permissions or modify security settings. ### Can I restrict copying text while still allowing printing? Yes, you can uncheck the copy permission option while keeping the print permission option enabled. ### Will this tool encrypt my PDF file? Yes, setting a user password encrypts the PDF document to prevent unauthorized access. ### Can I disable printing completely? Yes, by unchecking both the standard printing and high-quality printing options, users will not be able to print the document. ### Is a password required to use this tool? 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