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Choose a document in your pdfFiller account and click signNow.

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Add as many signers as you need and enter their email addresses. Move the toggle Set a signing order to enable or disable sending your document in a specific order.

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How to unlock PDF documents online:

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Log into your pdfFiller account.

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Upload your password-protected PDF from your computer or cloud.

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Enter its password.

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Click Submit -> Open.

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Click on the arrow in the top right corner for the drop-down menu.

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Choose Download PDF to save your unlocked PDF file to your device, or select the 'Save as' option to specify the format of your document.

You can instantly share your unlocked PDF or continue editing it with pdfFiller.

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Unlock Your PDF For Free

Being able to protect your documents is essential for many reasons. So many people work in both the private and public sectors and deal with sensitive information daily. Often, their most commonly used and reliable method to protect sensitive data is by locking a document with a password. Did you know that once your document is delivered and you no longer need a password on your file, you can easily remove it? pdfFiller allows you to both secure and unlock PDFs; a 30-day free trial is available.

To open your password-protected PDF document:

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Log into your pdfFiller account.

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Choose your encrypted PDF from the Documents folder or upload a new one.

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Enter the document’s password and click Submit -> Open.

If you no longer need the password on your file, use pdfFiller's editor and get your PDF document password-free! You can download your PDF to your computer or continue editing it using a complete set of powerful pdfFiller tools. Use the Protect feature to protect your file with a new password. Once your record is ready, you may email it or share it through a link.

pdfFiller makes it easy to solve complex document management issues using straightforward and intuitive tools. For example, you can remove passwords from PDFs even on your mobile device. All you need is a stable internet connection and pdfFiller's mobile-native app. Check out our robust editing features to create professional-looking documents. pdfFiller enables you to type in text, highlight it, add images, add comments, and eSign anywhere on your PDF at any time you need.

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How do I remove password protection from PDFs?

First, you need to open your protected PDF using the password. After you open the file in the pdfFiller's editor, you can save it to your device without the password.

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Once you are in your pdfFiller account, open your document using its password. Choose the 'Download PDF' or 'Save as' options from the drop-down next to the 'DONE' button. You will find your unlocked document in your desktop's Downloads folder in only a few seconds.

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