Document Protection

Passcode lock and password encryption require a subscription to one of Genius Scan's advanced plans.

For added security, you can lock the app with a passcode and protect your documents with passwords.

Protect the Genius Scan app with a password

You can lock Genius Scan with a passcode or your fingerprint if Touch ID is available on your device. Note that we strongly recommend that you also set a passcode on your phone.

iOS

1. In Genius Scan, open the Settings and tap General.

1. Turn on the Face ID / Passcode switch.

1. Choose a passcode. Even if you have Touch ID, a passcode will be used as a fallback in case your device cannot read your fingerprint.

Genius Scan will now authenticate you every time you open the app.

To disable the passcode protection, return to Settings and turn off the Touch ID / Passcode switch. Note that you will need to authenticate yourself to disable this protection.

Android

1. Open Genius Scan and go to Settings.

1. In General, tap passcode lock.

1. Enable passcode lock.

1. Enter the passcode as requested and confirm it.

Genius Scan will now authenticate you every time you open the app.

To disable the passcode protection, go back in the settings and turn off the passcode lock switch. Note that you will need to authenticate yourself to disable this protection.

Protect a document with a password

When you export a PDF document, Genius Scan lets you protect it with a password. PDF documents protected by a password are encrypted and can only be read with the password.

The encryption used is RC4 with a 128-bits key.

There are two ways of setting up a password for your PDF documents:

Encrypt all your exported PDF files

iOS

1. In Genius Scan, open the Settings and tap General.

1. Turn on Password encryption.

1. Choose a password. It will be used to encrypt all the PDF files you export.

Android

1. In Genius Scan, open the Settings.

1. In General, tap password encryption.

1. Enable PDF password encryption.

1. Enter a password as requested. This password will be used to encrypt all the PDF files you export.

Choose to encrypt a PDF file when you export

iOS

1. Open a document and tap the Share button.

1. Tap the gear icon at the top of your screen to open the export options screen.

1. Make sure the format selected is PDF. The password feature only works for PDF documents. Tap Set password.

1. Choose a password and press the back button. You can now export your password-protected document. Don't forget to share the password with your recipient.

Android

1. Open a document and tap the Share button.

1. Make sure that the PDF format is selected. The password feature only works for PDF documents. Tap Password encryption.

1. Enable PDF protection and enter a password. The password will be used to encrypt the PDF you export. Don't forget to share the password with your recipient.