PDF Add a password function

The PDF Add a password function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA PDF functionality to add a password.

For a full list of available functions, please read PDF functions.


Description

The PDF Add a password function allows you to add a password.


Setting it up

To use the PDF Add a password function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=pdf-encrypt}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the PDF Add a password function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
  4. From here you can select the PDF Add a password option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
FileYesText-The path to the PDF file
PasswordYesText-The password to encrypt the PDF with

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
File not foundThe file does not exist

Tips

  • Adds password protection to a PDF file

Related functions

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