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Protect Word Ruby Overview
Protect Microsoft Word documents with robust password‑based encryption to keep sensitive files secure at rest and in transit. Apply a user‑defined password and, when supported, restrict actions such as editing or printing while preserving document fidelity and metadata. Use this Ruby SDK to enforce policy in automated pipelines, prepare documents for external distribution, and meet archival or regulatory requirements without manual steps. Designed for batch processing, it produces predictable, consistent results across varied files.
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Customizable Parameters
Fine-tune your automation with these powerful conversion options
File
File Supported formats: .docxFile to be converted. Value can be URL or file content.
EncryptPassword
StringSets a password to encrypt the Word document. This password is required to open and view the content.
StoreFile
Bool Default: FalseWhen the StoreFile parameter is set to True, your converted file is written to ConvertAPI’s encrypted, temporary storage and made available via a time-limited secure download URL, valid for up to 3 hours. After this period, the file is permanently deleted.
When StoreFile is set to False, conversion happens entirely in-memory. The raw file bytes are streamed back in the API response without touching disk or external storage, ensuring maximum security and zero persistence so that only you can access the content.
Step-by-Step Guide
Easy Protect Word integration programmatically using our Ruby GEM
1. ConvertAPI Ruby library install
ConvertAPI provides a Ruby Gem that allows you to perform a Protect Word conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install the ConvertAPI Ruby SDK:
Add this line to your application's Gemfile:
gem 'convert_api'
2. Authenticate your Ruby library
You can obtain your API Token by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your API Token from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Ruby library like this:
# get your API Token here: https://www.convertapi.com/a/auth
ConvertApi.configure do |config|
config.api_credentials = 'api_token'
end
3. Protect Word using Ruby in no time!
Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this docx to protect conversion code snippet into your Ruby project:
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Easy Protect Word automation using our simple Ruby SDK
Compatible With all Ruby Frameworks & Tools
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We ensure that all document processing is handled securely in the cloud, adhering to industry-leading standards like ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA. To enhance security even further, we can ensure that no files or data are stored on our servers and never leave your country.
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