Microsoft Excel security, protect, encrypt, restrict access to spreadsheets, VBA code
Microsoft Excel security, protect, encrypt, restrict access to spreadsheets, VBA code

With XLSafe PRO you can easily create secured spreadsheets and restrict their distribution at the same time. XLSafe PRO can be used to:

  • Protect databases and sensitive data stored in Microsoft ® EXCEL
  • Secure financial/ operational models developed in Microsoft ® EXCEL
  • Prevent employees from compromising company data and sensitive information
  • Control access and use of Microsoft ® EXCEL spreadsheets
  • Secure data when files are stolen, lost or transmitted to other computers
  • Construct your spreadsheets in accordance with the Sarbanes Oxley requirements


With XLSafe PRO your spreadsheets can be protected with the following benefits.

Microsoft Excel security, protect, encrypt, restrict access to spreadsheets, VBA code

 Secure your confidential data:
XLSafe PRO files employ an innovative security system which protects the contents of your spreadsheets from unauthorised use and unauthorised access.

Your Microsoft ® EXCEL spreadsheets will remain protected when your files get stolen, lost or transmitted to other computers either accidentally or intentionally.


Microsoft Excel security, protect, encrypt, restrict access to spreadsheets, VBA code

 Protection against password recovery software:
XLSafe PRO files are strongly protected against password recovery software and other third party intrusion tools. This is achieved through the XLSafe PRO advanced protection platform and security algorithms.

Ability to specify 'safe' computers:

When you purchase a multiple licenses version of XLSafe PRO you have the ability to authorise specific computers which can open the protected spreadsheets without going through the activation process.

Please refer to this diagram for more details.


Restrict distribution of spreadsheets:
You can distribute your protected files to their intended users without worrying that these users will pass on your spreadsheets to other third parties.

This can be achieved through:
  • using the key generator to create activation keys
  • using the online activation server of DataSafeXL
  • using an XLSafe PRO password

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 Protect spreadsheet structure:
With XLSafe, you can easily maintain the design of your spreadsheets and protect it from accidental or intentional changes.

XLSafe offers advanced tools to easily protect any aspect of your spreadsheets.




Hide and secure formulae/ cell contents:
You can protect/ hide the contents of cells containing formulae, text labels and constant values with a click of a button.

You can also easily specify input cells and leave them unprotected based on their cell color.



Hardware activation:

XLSafe PRO files employ a pioneering activation system to recognise whether a computer is authorised to open a spreadsheet based on its hardware configuration.

In this way, you are re-assured that only intended users will have access to your files.



Time expiration capabilities:
For each XLSafe PRO file you can choose to set:

  • a specific expiry date
  • a trial period after activation on a user's machine
  • a subscription period after which a user needs to re-activate the spreadsheet
XLSafe PRO files employ an advanced protection system which prevents back-dating of system clock settings.


Easy to use interface:
All XLSafe PRO features can be accessed via a user-friendly protection panel interface which also features a built-in interactive help system.

Click here for a screenshot of the protection interface.




Stand-alone protected files:
XLSafe PRO spreadsheets do not require any installation wizards or run-time files and can be easily distributed to their intended users as stand-alone files which can have either an ".xls" or ".xlsm" file extension.

Customer customisation:
XLSafe PRO can be easily customised with additional VBA procedures and features at our clients' request.



Simple installation:
XLSafe PRO is compatible with all Microsoft ® Excel versions and Windows platforms.

XLSafe PRO can be easily deployed across networked computers when you purchase multiple licenses of our product.


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XLSafe PRO files do not have any limitations with regards to the built-in Microsoft ® Excel functionality and can accommodate large and complex data.


Reference Material:



 XLSafe PRO PDF Brochure
XLSafe PRO Case Study