Protect a spreadsheet with a password

You can assign a password to a spreadsheet so only those who know the password can open, read, or edit a copy of the spreadsheet.

Note:  If you share a link to your spreadsheet on iCloud, you can’t assign a password to it.

Require a password to open a spreadsheet

To restrict access to your spreadsheet, set a password for it. Passwords can consist of almost any combination of numbers, uppercase or lowercase letters, and special keyboard characters.

Change or remove a password