Password Protect PDF with Cross Service Solutions integration

Description

The Protect PDF plugin allows users to protect PDF files with a password directly from their WordPress site. It provides an easy-to-use interface for securing PDF files.

Features:

• Easily add password protection to PDF files.
• Widget-based interface for file uploading and securing PDFs.
• Simple settings to add and validate an API key for accessing the service.
• Compatible with Gutenberg: Embed the widget using a custom block in the editor.
• Shortcode support for embedding the PDF protection form anywhere on your site.
• Customize the block color through WordPress Appearance -> Customize in the Color tab.
• Optional attribution: Display a “Provided by” message to credit the service provider (disabled by default).

Supported Languages:

• Deutsch
• English
• Fran?ais
• Italiano
• Espa?ol
• Português
• ???
• Bahasa Indonesia
• Ti?ng Vi?t
• 中文
• Türk?e
• 日本語
• ???
• Русский Язык
• ???????

External Services

This plugin connects to the external service Cross Service Solutions API. This service processes PDF files and provides solutions such as compressing, merging, flattening PDFs, generating QR codes, and more.

What data is sent and when:

• The PDF file or other input data (e.g., user-uploaded content) is sent to the external service whenever the user submits a request for processing.
• Metadata, such as API key and basic request details, may also be sent to verify access and ensure proper functionality.

Why this data is sent:

The data is required to perform the requested operations (e.g., compress a PDF, merge files) and return the processed result to the user.

Where this data is sent:

The data is sent securely to the Cross Service Solutions API hosted by XSS (Cross Service Solutions) Pte Ltd.

Links to terms and privacy policy:

• Terms and Conditions: https://login.cross-service-solutions.com/en/terms-and-conditions

By using this plugin, users agree to the terms and privacy policy of the external service.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html for more details.

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Blocks

This plugin provides 1 block.

• Password Protect PDF Easily create password-protected PDF files, allowing you to protect and edit their contents seamlessly.

Installation

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/password-protect-pdf directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
3. Go to the plugin settings (Settings > XSS Settings) and enter your API key.
4. Use the [cross_service_solutions_password_protect_pdf_widget] shortcode or the block editor to add the PDF protection widget to any page or post.

FAQ

How do I get my API key?

You can get your API key by visiting https://login.cross-service-solutions.com/

Can I use this plugin without an API key?

No, a valid API key is required to use the PDF protection service.

Is there a limit to the number of PDFs I can protect?

There is no limit to the amount of usage, but it is considered under fair use policy.

How do I add the Protect PDF widget to my post or page?

You can either use the shortcode [cross_service_solutions_password_protect_pdf_widget] or add the block via the Gutenberg editor under the “Widgets” section.

Can I display an attribution for the service provider?

Yes, this plugin includes an optional attribution to credit the service provider. By default, this feature is disabled. You can enable it by going to the plugin settings and checking the “Show “Provided by” info” option. This ensures compliance with WordPress guidelines by making the feature explicitly opt-in.

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Changelog

1.0.0

• Initial release of the Protect PDF plugin.