How to Save Password Protected PDF Attachments from Gmail to Google Drive

Saving password-protected PDF attachments from Gmail to Google Drive requires an extra step due to security restrictions. Here are a few methods you can choose from:

1. Manually Download and Upload:

• Download the PDF: Open the email containing the password-protected PDF attachment. Click on the attachment name and enter the password when prompted. Download the decrypted PDF to your computer.
• Upload to Google Drive: Go to Google Drive (drive.google.com) and upload the downloaded PDF file.

2. Use Gmail Labs Add-on (Labnol.org):

• Install the "Save Emails and Attachments" add-on from Gmail Labs: Open Gmail and go to Settings > Labs. Search for "Save Emails and Attachments" and enable it.
• Create a new workflow: Click "Open App" from the add-on menu. Create a new workflow with a search query matching your password-protected PDFs (e.g., filename:pdf has:attachment from:bank.com).
• Configure saving options: Enable "Save Attachments" and set "Allow file extensions" to "PDF" to only save PDFs. Enable "Save PDF Attachments without password" and enter the password used for the PDFs.
• Run the workflow: Run the workflow to automatically download and save the decrypted PDFs to Google Drive.

3. Use Third-party Tools (Disclaimer: Use with caution):

• Some third-party tools claim to decrypt and save password-protected PDFs directly from Gmail to Google Drive. However, be cautious as these tools might require sharing your password with the service, which poses security risks. Use only reputable tools with good reviews and understand the potential risks before proceeding.

Important Notes:

• Never share your passwords with anyone, including third-party tools.
• Ensure you have a strong and unique password for your PDF files and Google Drive account.
• Regularly update your Google Drive app and browser to prevent vulnerabilities.

Remember, the most secure method is the manual download and upload approach. Choose the method that best suits your needs and security preferences.Saving password-protected PDF attachments from Gmail to Google Drive requires an extra step due to security restrictions. Here are a few methods you can choose from:

**1. Manually Download and Upload:**

* **Download the PDF:** Open the email containing the password-protected PDF attachment. Click on the attachment name and enter the password when prompted. Download the decrypted PDF to your computer.

* **Upload to Google Drive:** Go to Google Drive (drive.google.com) and upload the downloaded PDF file.

**2. Use Gmail Labs Add-on (Labnol.org):**

* **Install the "Save Emails and Attachments" add-on from Gmail Labs:** Open Gmail and go to Settings > Labs. Search for "Save Emails and Attachments" and enable it.

* **Create a new workflow:** Click "Open App" from the add-on menu. Create a new workflow with a search query matching your password-protected PDFs (e.g., filename:pdf has:attachment from:bank.com).

* **Configure saving options:** Enable "Save Attachments" and set "Allow file extensions" to "PDF" to only save PDFs. Enable "Save PDF Attachments without password" and enter the password used for the PDFs.

* **Run the workflow:** Run the workflow to automatically download and save the decrypted PDFs to Google Drive.

**3. Use Third-party Tools (Disclaimer: Use with caution):**

* Some third-party tools claim to decrypt and save password-protected PDFs directly from Gmail to Google Drive. However, be cautious as these tools might require sharing your password with the service, which poses security risks. Use only reputable tools with good reviews and understand the potential risks before proceeding.

**Important Notes:**

* Never share your passwords with anyone, including third-party tools.

* Ensure you have a strong and unique password for your PDF files and Google Drive account.

* Regularly update your Google Drive app and browser to prevent vulnerabilities.

Remember, the most secure method is the manual download and upload approach. Choose the method that best suits your needs and security preferences.