Set project passwords

 


You can set passwords to restrict access to a project. You can set the 'Read/Write' password, which allows full access to the project. You can also set the 'Read Only' password, which allows users to view (but not change) the project.

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Understand project passwords

You can set the Read/Write password, or set both the Read/Write and Read Only passwords. You should set both passwords if you want to fully control access to your project.

If you set the Read/Write password:

  • Users with the password can change the project

  • Users without a password can open the project, copy the project or import data from the project

If you set both the Read/Write and Read Only passwords:

  • Users with the Read/Write password can change the project

  • Users with the Read Only password can open the project, copy the project or import data from the project

  • Users without a password have no access to the project

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Set passwords to control access to my project

You can set the Read/Write password, or set both the Read/Write and Read Only passwords.

  1. Choose File > Project Properties.

  1. Select the Passwords pane from the list in the sidebar

  1. First, set the Password for Read/Write Access to Project and then (optionally) set the Password for Read Only Access to Project by doing the following:

  1. In the Password field, enter a password. You can enter up to 15 alpha-numeric characters. The password is case-sensitive and is displayed as a series of asterisks.

  2. In the Confirm Password field, enter the password again to ensure it is correct.

  3. In the Password Hint field, enter a description to remind you of your password. For example, my pet.

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Clear project passwords

  1. Choose File > Project Properties.

  1. Select Passwords from the list in the sidebar.

  2. Use the Clear buttons to do one of the following:

  • Clear the Read Only password—the Read/Write password is kept

  • Clear the Read/Write password—all passwords are cleared

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