Password-protecting an MS Access database can help secure its contents. Here's how you can add password protection depending on the version of MS Access you’re using:
- Open Microsoft Access but do not open the database yet. Select 'Open'.
- Under the 'Open' category, select 'Browse'.
- Select the database file you want to protect. Click the arrow next to the 'Open' button and choose 'Open Exclusive'.
- After opening the database in Exclusive mode, go to 'File'.
- Click 'Info'.
- Select 'Encrypt with Password'.
- Enter a password in the dialog box.
- Confirm the password by entering it again and click 'OK' to apply the password.
- Close the database and reopen it to ensure the password works as expected. You will now be prompted to enter the password each time you open the database.
