Use Certificate Encryption with 2 how-to topics, both related to PDF certificate protection; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps to complete the task.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Use Certificate Encryption | WPS Premium required |
| 2 | 2. Add a Certificate | WPS Premium required |
How-to Guide
1. Use Certificate Encryption
Entry path: Protect → Certificate Encryption
- Open the PDF file that you want to encrypt.
- Click the Protect tab on the top menu bar.
- Click Certificate Encryption on the toolbar.
- Select a digital certificate in the dialog box.
- Choose an existing certificate from certificate storage, or import a new certificate file.
- Set the encryption options and permissions.
- Click OK to finish encryption.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The certificate encryption settings are applied and the PDF enters a protected state.
- What you can do next: You can continue saving, sharing, or reopening the PDF.
Tips While Using
- Membership: This feature requires membership access for PDF editing.
- Environment: Prepare a valid digital certificate before starting.
- Common mistake: If you do not choose a valid certificate or do not finish the permission setup, encryption may not be completed as expected.
2. Add a Certificate
Entry path: Protect → Certificate Encryption → Add Certificate
- Open any PDF file that you want to use for certificate encryption.
- Click Certificate Encryption to open the certificate selection screen.
- Click Add Certificate.
- Browse for and select a certificate file in
.pfxor.p12format. - Enter the certificate password for verification.
- After the certificate is added successfully, select it for later encryption.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The new certificate appears in the certificate selection screen.
- What you can do next: You can select the certificate and continue with certificate encryption.
Tips While Using
- Membership: This feature requires membership access for PDF editing.
- Environment: The certificate file must be in
.pfxor.p12format, and the password must be valid.- Common mistake: If the certificate password is entered incorrectly, the certificate cannot be verified.