Cap the number of opens
Stop the route after the chosen number of reads.
PDF DRM
Add DRM rules before sharing.
Use MaiPDF when the PDF needs to be opened through a controlled browser route with limits, view mode, expiry, and later records, rather than being sent as a plain attachment.
Rule setup
MaiPDF
Workflow
How MaiPDF applies DRM-style control.
MaiPDF keeps the rules on the share route itself, so the owner is not just stamping the file and hoping for the best.
flowchart LR
A["Upload PDF"] --> B["Set view + limits"]
B --> C["Add expiry"]
C --> D["Send link or QR"]
D --> E["Check records later"]
1
Upload PDF
Start with the document that should stay in a controlled route.
2
Set view and limits
Choose the mode and the reading constraints before launch.
3
Send the route
Readers open the governed link or QR instead of getting a loose file.
4
Check records later
The owner keeps the after-sharing control layer.
View mode
SecureView and FenceView add friction before the file ever leaves the system.
Session rules
Read count and time windows can stop the route after a fixed amount of use.
Browser first
The owner keeps a browser-based share instead of relying on a detached PDF copy.
Records later
History and later actions stay attached to the same reading code.
Main Controls
The DRM controls people actually use.
Keep the page on the handful of settings that define whether the share feels controlled or loose.
Keep the PDF inside control
Use SecureView or FenceView instead of handing over a raw download path.
Limit per-read time
Define how long each viewing session can last.
Set an end window
Let the share stop after the chosen date or duration.
Proof
The controls live in the share, not on a detached copy.
That is the practical difference: the rule set stays on the same route the owner can still inspect later.
Read constraints
Access limit and per-session timing are configured before the share goes out.
Security mode
The owner chooses the viewing mode in the same setup flow instead of using a separate tool.
Related Guides
Other MaiPDF controls that work with DRM sharing.
These pages cover the individual controls referenced above and how to combine them.
Access Control
How to cap readers, set expiry, and require a code.
Set PDF Expiry
End windows per share without re-issuing the file.
PDF Read Alerts
Get a notice the moment the file is opened.
Fence View
Mask most of the page so screen grabs lose value.
PDF Watermarking
Stamp the viewer's identity on every page.
QR Code from PDF
Deliver the same share link through a scannable code.
Share PDFs Online
The end-to-end flow for sending files with controls.
Methods of Sharing
Compare link, QR, and embed options side by side.
How PDF Links Work
Why the route stays live and what it carries.
PDF Hosting
Host the original file instead of attaching it.
MaiPDF vs Alternatives
How DRM-style sharing compares with other tools.
中文指南
MaiPDF 安全分享与 DRM 设置中文说明。
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Use MaiPDF when the PDF needs DRM-style sharing rules.
Open MaiPDF when the document should stay controlled before and after it is sent out.