How to Set Up Password for PDF Attachment?

With Jotform Smart PDF Forms, you can turn your PDF documents into fillable online forms and automatically generate completed PDF copies from each submission. These PDFs can be sent as attachments through notification and autoresponder emails after a form is submitted.

Adding a password to your PDF attachments helps protect sensitive information by making sure only authorized people can open the file. It’s a simple way to add extra security when sharing completed PDF documents through email.

Setting Up a Password for PDF Attachments in Notification Emails

You can protect PDF attachments in your notification emails by enabling password protection in your email settings. Getting started is simple—here’s what to do:

1. In Smart PDF Forms, in the blue navigation bar at the top of the page, click on Settings.
2. Then, in the menu on the left side of the page, click on Emails.
3. Now, hover your mouse over the Notification Email and click on Edit.

4. Next, under the Attachments tab, toggle on the Enable PDF Password and enter the password that you want to use.
5. Now, click on Save Email, and you’re done.

Setting Up a Password for PDF Attachments in Autoresponder Emails

You can also add password protection to PDF attachments sent through autoresponder emails. Here’s how to set it up:

1. In Smart PDF Forms, in the blue navigation bar at the top of the page, click on Settings.
2. Then, in the menu on the left side of the page, click on Emails.
3. Now, hover your mouse over the Autoresponder Email and click on Edit.

4. Next, under the Attachments tab, toggle on the Attach PDF and select the PDF Document you want to attach to the email.
5. Then, toggle on the Enable PDF Password and enter the password that you want to use.
6. Now, click on Save Email, and you’re good to go.