Drake Tax - Password Protected Client Files
Article #: 14180
Last Updated: October 18, 2024
Password protect a client file in Drake
Yes, the Password Protect tool will protect client files from unauthorized access. A protected file cannot be opened in data entry until it is unlocked with a password.
To password-protect a file:
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From the Home window of Drake, go to Tools > File Maintenance > Password Protect Files.
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In the Password Protect Client Data Files dialog box, enter the SSN or EIN of the client file you wish to password-protect.
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Enter an eight-character password in the Enter Password field. Passwords are case-sensitive and can consist of any combination of letters and numbers.
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Enter the password in the next field to confirm it.
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Click Continue.
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Click Yes to confirm that you want to password-protect the file.
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Click Exit.
Important The Current password field will accept more than eight characters. When attempting to open a client file, if you enter more than eight characters for an eight-character password, the entry is rejected even if the first eight characters match the password.
To remove a password from a client file:
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In the Enter the Client's SSN/EIN field, type the SSN/EIN of the file for which you wish to remove password protection
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In the Current password field, enter the current password, and leave the new password fields blank.
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Click Continue
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Click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the password.
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Click Exit
For more information see the Drake Software Manual.