Protect your Excel files from redistribution on Sherpo
Protect your Excel files from redistribution with Sherpo’s new XLSX Security: the first real solution to keep your spreadsheets safe and traceable.
We've heard you loud and clear.
For too long, selling Excel .xlsx files online meant giving up control. Once someone downloaded your work, it could be copied, shared, or even resold: all without you ever knowing. And until now, there wasn’t a real solution to this problem.
That changes today.
Sherpo’s new XLSX Security feature lets you safely sell and distribute Excel files without worrying about redistribution. It’s a first in the industry: built for creators who take their work seriously. Yes, you can finally deter people from sharing your XLSX files.
How it works
Upload your .xlsx file to Sherpo (if your Excel file uses an older format, make sure to update it first), just like any other file, from the “Files & links” tab of your Dashboard (available under products like Courses and Downloads). Then, enable protection and you’re done.
When you or your customers download the file, they’ll see a locked “LICENSE” tab containing their identifying details, such as their email and IP address. This tab can’t be deleted or modified, making every file uniquely traceable.
Meanwhile, your customers still get full freedom over the rest of the spreadsheet. They can edit, calculate, and use every other tab as they normally would. But copying the tabs or moving their contents elsewhere? That won’t work!
It’s seamless for the buyer, and protective for you.
Why this matters
Before Sherpo, there was no good way to protect Excel files. Passwords were useless: once shared with the customer, the file was free to circulate. And gating access behind an email form didn’t change much either; once downloaded, the file could go anywhere.
Creators were forced to accept the risk.
That’s no longer the case. XLSX Security finally gives you control back.
Set it up in seconds
- Upload your .xlsx file to Sherpo.
- Enable XLSX Security from your Dashboard.
- Share or sell your file confidently, each buyer receives a personalized, protected copy.
No plugins. No extra setup. Just peace of mind.
Protect your work, grow your business
If you sell templates, data tools, or models, your files are your business. XLSX Security makes sure they stay that way.
Start building with Sherpo today. It’s free forever, and there’s no credit card required.
About Sherpo
Sherpo is an all-in-one AI-first, no-code platform to build, distribute, and manage digital content, crafted to help creators of all sizes reach the top. Like Sherpas guiding travelers up Himalayan peaks, in silence and without acknowledgment, Sherpo gives you the freedom to grow your digital business without ever giving up control over your brand or pricing.
For more information, visit sherpo.io.
Giacomo Di Pinto
Oct 11, 2025
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