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title: "Document Security"
slug: "document-security"
status: "new"
updated: 2026-10-27T17:26:07Z
published: 2026-10-27T17:26:07Z
canonical: "docs.onespan.com/document-security"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Document Security

The Document Security settings control how documents are protected when they are downloaded by or emailed to recipients.

Select a setting's check box to turn it on, or clear the check box to turn it off.

| Setting | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Flatten documents for recipients** | Ensures that documents downloaded or sent via email to recipients will be flattened (read-only) before being sent. If this feature is enabled, such documents will always be flattened. If this feature is disabled, documents will: (1) be flattened if the transaction has not been completed; (2) remain active if the transaction has been completed. |