Ways to allow trusted content with enhanced security

Last updated on Jun 7, 2026

Learn about how Adobe Acrobat allows trusted content to bypass enhanced security restrictions.

Enhanced security in Adobe Acrobat protects your system by restricting potentially unsafe actions. In some workflows, trusted content needs exceptions to function correctly. Acrobat provides options to allow trusted content while maintaining security.

Privileged locations

Trust files, folders, or host domains using the Privileged Locations feature in the Enhanced Security preferences.

Trusted URLs

Control access to PDFs over the internet by defining trusted URLs in the Trust Manager. Learn how to allow or block links to other websites.

Trusted certificates

Allow certified PDFs to perform privileged network operations—such as networking, printing, and file access—by trusting the signer’s certificate. Learn how to validate digital signatures

Server‑based cross‑domain policies

Control cross‑domain access using a server‑based policy file. Refer to the Cross-Domain Security section of the Acrobat Application Security Guide.