Stop visitors downloading or printing your PDF
Available on Solo and above.
You can switch off downloading and printing, so people can read your PDF but not keep a copy.
When you upload
- Log in and drag your PDF onto the upload area.
- Scroll to Access gate and switch on Disable downloads.
- Click Publish.
On a PDF that's already live
You don't need to upload it again.
- Click the Update icon next to the project.
- Select Customize project.
- Open Access Settings and switch on Disable Downloads.
- Click Publish.
What it does and doesn't do
It removes the download and print buttons, which stops most visitors saving a copy. It isn't encryption: someone determined could still capture the screen or find the file in their browser. For sensitive material, also see How to password protect your project.
Updated on: 10/11/2026
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