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April 15, 2022
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HOW DO I SET UP A PASSWORD PROTECTED CLIENT FILE - 2020 IT HAS A PASSWORD - 2021 CANNOT GET IT TO SAVE?

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How do I set up a protected password for a client file
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IntuitCharlene
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April 15, 2022

This article should help you out: 

https://proconnect.intuit.com/community/manage-access/help/using-master-client-level-and-electronic-filing-passwords-in/00/49323 

If you've never done passwords in the program before you'll need to do the Primary password first (that's for the firm owner so they can unlock any return in the program). Then the Client Level Password section will show you how to set one for a tax return. 

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