How do I save a MPP file with a password?

Q: How do I save a MPP file with a password?

To set a Password for a MPP file, go to menu File – Options – Protect Plan Tab and in the “ Encrypt the content of the project ” section type a password then click the “ OK ” button. In the “ Confirm Password ” dialog type again the password and click the “ OK ” button. Then go to menu File – Save As - “ Computer ” / or Clouds , type a name and click the “ Save ” button to save your password protected MPP file. Note that if you lose or forget the password, it cannot be recovered. It is advisable to keep a list of passwords and their corresponding document in a safe place.

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To set a Password for a MPP file, go to menu File – Options – Protect Plan Tab and in the “Encrypt the content of the project” section type a password then click the “OK” button. In the “Confirm Password” dialog type again the password and click the “OK” button. Then go to menu File – Save As – “Computer” / or Clouds, type a name and click the “Save” button to save your password protected MPP file.

Note that if you lose or forget the password, it cannot be recovered. It is advisable to keep a list of passwords and their corresponding document in a safe place.