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Add password to .pdf file and send it

BautistaC888
8 - Asteroid

Hello,
Can you add a password to a .pdf file and send it with alteryx?
Thank you.

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PhilipMannering
16 - Nebula
16 - Nebula

You can use the Python Tool to encrypt the pdf: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/43475295/encrypt-pdfs-in-python

Then use the Email Tool to send it as an attachment.

caltang
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

Please refer here: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Desktop-Discussions/Output-PDF-reports-with-a-pass...

Calvin Tang
Alteryx ACE
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvintangkw/
caltang
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

Actually, there's a post here too: https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Alteryx-Designer-Desktop-Discussions/Need-help-with-the-Command-too... 

 

Great link @PhilipMannering - will bookmark that...

Calvin Tang
Alteryx ACE
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvintangkw/
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