If you have a confidential PDF you want to password protect, you have a few ways to do that on your Windows 11 PC. You can use a desktop app or a web-based tool to encrypt your PDF files.

Microsoft Word offers the ability to password protect PDF files. Read to know how to lock PDF from editing using Microsoft Word.

Password protect files WinGuard Pro lets you password-protect files, folders, Windows features & apps. Take a look at these free File Encryption Software for Windows if you want to protect your data.

Know that, and suddenly using a password manager looks a lot easier than trying to create passwords all by yourself. We also have tips on how to pick a very strong password, too!

On Windows 10, you can leverage storage virtualization and BitLocker to password-protect folders and files, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Test your password If you use a password manager, it’ll test your password in real time, on the safety of your computer.