Password-protect
your Google Sheet
Add a password to your Sheet link. See exactly who opens it.
Free forever · No credit card · Works in 30 seconds
Frequently asked questions
Can you password protect a Google Sheet?
Google Sheets can lock cells from editing, but there’s no password to open a sheet. pgate adds one by wrapping your Sheet link with a password gate.
Does the recipient need a Google account?
No. They only enter the password you set — no Google login required.
Can I see who opened my Sheet?
Yes. pgate logs every open with a timestamp, location, and device type.
Is pgate free?
Yes. pgate is free to start with no credit card. Pro is $15/year for unlimited links and full analytics.
How it works
Three steps. Thirty seconds.
Paste your Sheet link
Set your Sheet to “anyone with the link”, copy the URL, and paste it into pgate.
Set a password per recipient
Add a password for each person and label it with their name.
Share and track
Send the pgate link. See exactly who opened your Sheet, when, and from what device.
Google Sheet’s built-in password protection
Google Sheets can lock individual cells from editing, but it has no password to open — anyone with the link can view the whole sheet. pgate adds a password in front of your Sheet link, with a different password per person and a record of every open.
Lock your Google Sheet link
in under a minute.
Free to start. No installs. Just paste, protect, and see who opens it.
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