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Level 5
September 23, 2021
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How can I set up custom pass word for protect pdf return file?

  • September 23, 2021
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Several clients ask for return to send them via email. When I print a pdf return file with protected pw, I know how: Go to Print. Then Printer, pdf and DMS Set up. Then check mark Pass word protected pdf files for returns . Proseries use default PW . I myself and client have hard time to remember . Is there any way to reset custom PW? Example: I reset client "phone" or ssn plus tax year"
Thank you advance to all experts' advice
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Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
September 23, 2021
I use BullZip, its free. I open the PDF that Proseries saves then Print to BullZip and it lets me add any password I want and resaves it as a new password protected PDF.

There might be a way to have PS print directly to Bullzip (if you make Bullzip your default PDF printer), but I havent ever fiddled around with it.
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Level 5
September 25, 2021

Thank you Lisa

I have zip and rar which allows me to input custom pw 

Because the clients dont have applications to open it 😞

I hope intuit have custom pw in the future:) 

Again thanks

Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
September 25, 2021
I think all you need is a pdf reader to open bullzip pw protected files. Ive never had a client that couldn't open one.
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