Master document security with MaiPDF's easy-to-use view limit feature
Have you ever shared a PDF and wondered who might be viewing or forwarding it? In today's fast-paced digital world, keeping track of your documents can be challenging. Whether it's a confidential business proposal or an exclusive training manual, you need to know who's accessing your files and how often.
MaiPDF's view limit feature solves this common problem by giving you simple yet powerful control over your PDF documents. Think of it as a virtual bouncer for your files – you decide exactly how many times each document can be viewed.
MaiPDF makes controlling document access straightforward. You can set a specific number of allowed views (from 1 to 10,000) for any PDF you share. Once that limit is reached, the document automatically locks itself – it's that simple!
Visit MaiPDF and click the "Upload" button to add your document. It's as simple as dragging and dropping your file.
Choose how many times your document can be opened. For example:
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Get your secure link and share it with your intended recipients. They can view the document instantly in their browser – no software installation needed!
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Check your MaiPDF dashboard regularly to monitor document views and access patterns. This helps you identify unusual activity early.
Combine view limits with passwords and watermarks for maximum protection. For example, use a view limit of 3 with a password for a confidential proposal.
Remember you can adjust view limits even after sharing. If a document needs more views, simply update the limit from your dashboard.
Join thousands of professionals who trust MaiPDF to keep their documents secure. Our view limit feature makes it easy to share documents while maintaining complete control over who can access them and how often.
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Get answers to common questions.
MaiPDF provides multiple access control methods: password protection, email verification, IP whitelisting, and view limits. You can combine these methods for maximum security. Simply upload your PDF, configure your preferred access controls, and share the secure link.
Yes, MaiPDF allows you to set view limits for any PDF. You can restrict access to a specific number of views (e.g., 10 views, 50 views) or unlimited views. Once the limit is reached, the link becomes inactive automatically.
You can revoke PDF access instantly from your MaiPDF dashboard. Simply disable the sharing link, and recipients will no longer be able to view the document. You can also set automatic expiration dates to revoke access at a specific time.
IP whitelisting allows you to restrict PDF access to specific IP addresses or IP ranges. This is useful for sharing documents with employees at your office or contractors at specific locations. Only devices from whitelisted IPs can access the PDF.
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