I forgot the password to unprotect a sheet in Excel

Jeanne Kilian 0 Reputation points
2026-07-10T19:53:15.4666667+00:00

I forgot the password I used to protect a sheet in Excel and I don't see an option to reset the password. How can I reset the password or unprotect the sheet without the password?

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  2. EmilyS726 256.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-07-10T20:29:00.5533333+00:00

    Unfortunately, there is no supported way to reset or recover a worksheet protection password in Excel if you don’t know it. Sorry.

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  3. riny 21,430 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-07-12T09:53:19.6466667+00:00

    <Comment removed-please use appropriate feedback channels>

    @Jeanne Kilian

    Just Google for "remove excel sheet protection without knowing the password" and you get loads of hits.

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