AutoPasswordProtect

Easily secure multiple Excel files with unique or bulk passwords — complete control, seamless automation, and modern UX enhancements.

📄 Description
AutoPasswordProtect is a user-friendly Excel tool designed to automatically apply passwords to one or more Excel files — all with just a few clicks. 

Whether you need to protect sensitive HR data, financial reports, or client documents, AutoPasswordProtect simplifies file security without requiring macros or formulas knowledge. Featuring a real-time progress window with Pause and Cancel controls, improved confirmation prompts, and intuitive file handling, it offers a robust, streamlined experience for safeguarding your data.

✅ What It Does
AutoPasswordProtect processes multiple Excel workbooks, applying password protection based on your input or a lookup file with individual passwords for each file.
Perfect for automating bulk file security, ensuring data privacy, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

💡 Common Use Cases

• Protecting confidential employee, payroll, or legal documents
• Securing client proposals and contracts before sharing
• Applying unique passwords per file for granular access control
• Automating GDPR or HIPAA compliance through bulk file protection
• Safeguarding project files and financial reports during distribution

🔧 How It Works — Step by Step

1. Setup
   Download and unzip the package
   Open the main file: controller.xlsm
   Enable macros when prompted
   
2. Select Files
   Choose one or more Excel files to protect
   Pick a destination folder for the secured files
   
3. Configure Passwords
   Manually enter a password for all files, or load a lookup file with unique passwords assigned per filename
   Review a summary showing selected files and password assignments
   Choose whether to overwrite existing protected files or skip
   
4. Processing
   Watch the real-time progress window display:

• File being protected
• Progress bar and percentage complete
• Count of files secured or skipped
  Use Pause or Cancel buttons as needed
  

5. Completion
   See a final summary with:

• Number of files secured
• Files skipped (if resuming)
• Total processing time
• Output folder path
  A detailed log file is saved for compliance and auditing

🏆 Key Features & Benefits
🔄 Batch Processing — Secure multiple files in one go
⏸️ Pause & Resume — Control long or complex runs
🛑 Cancel Support — Stop processing cleanly anytime
💬 Confirmation Loop — Review and adjust before applying passwords
🔒 Unique or Bulk Passwords — Flexible protection methods
📁 Smart File Naming — Output files clearly named and organized
🧠 Resume Mode — Skip already protected files to save time
🔐 Compliance Logs — Built-in audit trail for transparency
👩‍💼 No Coding Required — Designed for all user skill levels
⚡ Time-Saving Automation — Secure files in seconds instead of hours

🖥️ System Requirements
Microsoft Excel for Windows (macros enabled)
Ability to open and run .xlsm macro-enabled workbooks

📚 Included Resources
User Guide — Step-by-step instructions with screenshots
Example Use Cases — Real-world scenarios showcasing AutoPasswordProtect
Support Info — Troubleshooting tips and customization notes

AutoPasswordProtect transforms a complex security task into a simple, reliable process. Secure your files faster — and with confidence.