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Protect Y data while working remotely

To protect our Y's data while you're working from home, please make sure all the email attachments containing sensitive information (Members, clients, customers, staff info) are password protected. 

Do not send the password in the same email that contains the attachment, if possible, call or text the email recipient to let them know the password. 

This is an example showing how to protect a file with password protection.

Excel File Password Protection

Step 1 - Click File

Click File Screenshot

Step 2 - Click Info

Click Info Screenshot

Step 3 - Click Protect Workbook

Click Protect Workbook Screenshot

Step 4 - Click Encrypt with Password

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Step 5 - Enter a Password & Click Ok

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Step 6 - Re-enter the Password & Click Ok

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You should now see a statement under Protect Workbook saying that A password is required to open the workbook

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Word File Password Protection

Step 1 - Click File

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Step 2 - Click Info

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Step 3 - Click Protect Document

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Step 4 - Click Encrypt with Password

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Step 5 - Enter a Password & Click Ok

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Step 6 - Re-enter the Password & Click Ok

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You should now see a statement under Protect Document saying that A password is required to open the document

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Adobe Acrobat Pro Password Protection

Step 1 - Click File

Step 2 - Click Properties

Step 3 - Click Security Tab

Step 4 - Click Change 'Security Method' to 'Password Security'