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Can you access a password protected Excel file saved on a SharePoint site using GRAPH API?

Tim Moffatt 20 Reputation points
2023-07-10T20:56:17.2533333+00:00

I have been able to use this syntax in the Graph API to access the data ins a table in an excel file so long as the file does not have a password protecting it.

https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/sites/<SITEID>/drives/<FOLDERID>/items/<FILEID>/workbook/tables/<TABLEID>/rows

But When I use that same syntax on a file that does have a password protecting the workbook I get an error that the workbook has a password and I cannot access it. So what I need is a way to modify the API URL above to allow me to enter the password for the workbook.

Is there a way to add some kind of additional parameter to the URL to allow me to enter the password & unlock the workbook when I'm getting the data out of the table using the Graph API?

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  1. ChengFeng - MSFT 5,020 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2023-07-11T06:35:25.4233333+00:00

    HI@Tim Moffatt

    Thanks for letting us know your user experience. According to your case description, I do understand how frustrated you are now.

     

    When I received the case, I searched a lot of documents did a lot of researches. And I feel regretful to inform you that it is not possible to modify the content of password-protected Excel files using the Graph API?

     

    And I noticed that some end users have also proposed the same request, it is highly recommended that you can vote this ticket. Many features of our current products are designed and upgraded based on customers’ feedback. With requirements like this increase, the problem may well be released in the future. Thanks for your understanding.

     

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