Rather than treating generation as the final step, CloudFiles adds a layer of control right after the document is produced — locking it down, governing who can reach it, and making it instantly available for review or retrieval.

Security & Access Controls

Security & Access Controls apply PDF security such as password protection, print/copy restrictions, and locked PDFs, set retention timers, and control who can view or download a document after it's generated. Together these settings determine how a file is safeguarded and who is permitted to reach it once it exists.

  • PDF password protection
  • Print and copy restrictions
  • Lock PDF
  • Retention timers
  • Control over who can view or download the document

Protect every generated document with enterprise-grade security and ensure access stays strictly in your control.

Real-Time Preview & Download

Real-Time Preview & Download instantly returns a PreviewURL and DownloadURL for generated files, with expiration settings, access rules, and view-only modes available for each. This gives every generated document an immediate, controllable point of access as soon as it's ready.

  • Instant PreviewURL and DownloadURL
  • Expiration settings
  • Access rules
  • View-only modes

Let users review or retrieve documents immediately, securely and without delays, to keep workflows moving fast.