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MS Access 2003: Set a database-level password on a database

This MSAccess tutorial explains how to set a database-level password on a database in Access 2003 (with screenshots and step-by-step instructions).

Question: In Microsoft Access 2003/XP/2000/97, how do I set a database-level password on a database?

Answer: To set a database-level password, exclusively open your Access database.

Under the Tools menu, select Security > Set Database Password.

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When the Set Database Password window appears, enter your password twice and click on the OK button.

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Now when you re-open your database, you will be prompted to enter this password.