RM482193 - SharePoint: OneDrive and SharePoint – Protect PDF with password

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Status

Launched

Release

General Availability
Targeted Release

Last Updated

Dec 2, 2025

Published Feb 20, 2025

Platforms

Web

Service

OneDrive

Tag

Launched
General Availability
Targeted Release
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
GCC
GCC High
DoD

Cloud

DoD
GCC
GCC High
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Summary

SharePoint and OneDrive users can now secure their PDF files by adding protection that restricts unauthorized access through OneDrive Web. This feature allows you to set an open password, which is required to access the PDF, or an owner password, which sets permissions for actions such as printing or editing the document. This ensures your files remain secure and only accessible to authorized individuals

Description

SharePoint and OneDrive users can now secure their PDF files by adding protection that restricts unauthorized access through OneDrive Web. This feature allows you to set an open password, which is required to access the PDF, or an owner password, which sets permissions for actions such as printing or editing the document. This ensures your files remain secure and only accessible to authorized individuals

GA date: July CY2025