How to Enable/Disable Document Downloads in PandaDoc

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to control document download permissions in PandaDoc.

Quick summary

PandaDoc lets you enable or disable document downloads on a per-document basis, giving you full control over how recipients interact with your files. You can manage download permissions directly from the document editor's recipient settings in just a few clicks.

Steps

Go to the Documents tab in your PandaDoc dashboard.
Open the document you want to send.
Click the recipients icon at the top-right corner of the document editor.
Go to document settings and manage download permissions.
Find the Download toggle and switch it ON to enable downloads or OFF to disable them.

📌 Why this matters

Controlling who can download your documents is critical for protecting sensitive contracts, proposals, and agreements. PandaDoc's built-in download permission toggle lets sales and legal teams prevent unauthorized distribution of confidential files without complex workflows. This feature ensures recipients can only view — not save — documents when needed, reducing the risk of data leaks and maintaining version control. It is a key capability for any business that relies on secure, professional document management.

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