How to See a Password Protected PDF Using Gmail

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You can access a password protected PDF with this neat little Gmail account bypass.

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    If you get a message that it's password protected, follow the next steps.
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    You can send it from yourself to yourself, provided you pick up the attachment.
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    Click on "Open as HTML". This is found at the base of the Gmail message. The PDF will now open without you needing the password.
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    That would be up to the sender. You will need them to either tell you the password or remove it.
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      • Gmail account
      • PDF document protected by a password

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