How to Use WPS Document Encryption on iOS

Use Document Encryption through 2 how-to topics, both available from the ≡ icon inside a document; 2 items are available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set password encryption for a new or current document

Entry point: Tap the ≡ icon in the upper-right corner → Document Encryption → turn on the Password Encryption switch

1. Open the document you want to encrypt.
2. Tap the ≡ icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Select Document Encryption from the list.
4. Turn on the Password Encryption switch.
5. Set a password in the pop-up panel.
6. To limit viewing, set an Open Password.
7. To limit editing, set a Modify Password.
8. Tap OK to finish.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The document encryption settings are saved, and opening or modifying the document later follows the password rules you set.
• Next actions: You can continue editing, saving, or sharing the document.

Tips While Using

• Keep your password in a safe place. If you forget it, it cannot be recovered in the app.
• The open password controls viewing, and the modify password controls editing. You can set either one or both.

2. Manage encryption settings for an existing document

Entry point: Tap the ≡ icon in the upper-right corner → Document Encryption → adjust password settings

1. Open a document that already has encryption settings.
2. Tap the ≡ icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Select Document Encryption from the list.
4. Turn off Set Open Password or Set Modify Password as needed.
5. Tap Done to save the changes.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The new password status takes effect, and the document follows the latest viewing or editing rules.
• Next actions: You can continue saving and using the document with the updated encryption settings.

Tips While Using

• Before changing encryption settings, make sure the current password information is available.
• If you remove one type of password protection, the related access restriction is also removed.