How can I protect my PDF documents with a password?
PDF encryption requires Genius Scan+.
If you are rather looking to prevent people from accessing Genius Scan, please check our tutorial on passcode lock.
When you export a PDF document, Genius Scan lets you protect it with a password. PDF documents protected by a password are encrypted and can only be read with the password.
The encryption used is RC4 with a 128-bits key.
There are two ways of setting up a password for your PDF documents:
Encrypt all your exported PDF files
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- Open Genius Scan settings.
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Open the PDF encryption settings screen.
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Enable PDF password encryption.
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- Enter a password as requested. This password will be used to encrypt all the PDF files you export.
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Export a document.
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Make sure that the PDF format is selected. The password feature only works for PDF documents.
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Tap on the Password button.
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Enter a password and tap on the back button. The password will be used to encrypt the PDF you export.