PDF
PDF Encrypt
Password-protects each PDF with AES-256, and can limit what readers may do — print only, or only view.
When to use it
Use it before sending personal documents — HR letters, payslips, statements — by email.
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Settings
| Setting | Type | Required | Default or hint |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDF path column | select | — | Default: the PDF from the node before |
| Password to open | password | Yes | Text, $Variable or {Column} |
| Owner password (optional) | password | — | Blank: a random one |
| Readers may | select | — | all |
Example
Protect an HR letter
- Password to open={EmployeeId}
- Readers may=Print only
| Protection | PDF Output Path |
|---|---|
| AES-256, print only | …/letter_protected.pdf |
Worth knowing
- {Column} in the password takes the row's value, so each person's PDF can open with their own ID.
- Permission limits are honoured by mainstream readers; the owner password (random when blank) lifts them.
- Passwords are never shown in previews or run logs.