What is row-level security for passwords?

Row-level security (RLS) restricts access to specific passwords based on user roles and vault membership. Each password is encrypted with a vault-specific key, so team members only see the credentials they're authorized to access.

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Locke Armory encrypted spreadsheet view showing password management across multiple vaults

The Problem

Why you shouldn't store passwords in Excel

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No Encryption

Excel files store data in plaintext. Anyone with the file can read every password.

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No Access Control

Everyone with the file sees everything. No way to limit who sees which passwords.

Easy to Leak

One wrong email attachment or cloud sync and your passwords are exposed forever.

The Solution

Row-level security for your passwords

Each password is encrypted with a key specific to its vault. Team members only see the rows they're authorized to access. This is row-level security (RLS); the same approach used by enterprise databases.

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Vault-based access controls

Organize passwords into vaults. Team members only see vaults they belong to.

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Per-vault encryption keys

Each vault uses its own encryption key. Impossible to decrypt vaults you don't have access to.

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Multi-vault spreadsheet view

See all your authorized passwords in one table, sorted and filtered however you like.

Row-Level Security

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Marketing Vault

5 passwords

You have access

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Engineering Vault

12 passwords

You have access

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Executive Vault

Hidden

No access

Easy Migration

Import your passwords in seconds

Drag and drop a CSV export from Excel, Google Sheets, or any password manager. Locke auto-detects the format, shows you a preview, and lets you assign passwords to the correct vaults before finally importing.

Import passwords from CSV with auto-format detection and vault assignment

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FAQ

Common questions

Is it OK to store passwords in Excel? expand_more

No. Excel files have no encryption, no access controls, and are easily shared or stolen. If you're currently using Excel or Google Sheets for passwords, you should migrate to an encrypted password manager immediately. Locke Armory gives you the same spreadsheet interface with proper security.

What is row-level security? expand_more

Row-level security (RLS) restricts access to specific rows based on user permissions. In Locke Armory, each password is encrypted with a vault-specific key. Team members only see passwords in vaults they have access to—everyone else sees nothing.

Can I import my existing password spreadsheet? expand_more

Yes. Export your Excel or Google Sheets file as CSV, then drag and drop it into Locke Armory. We also support direct imports from 1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass, Dashlane, Chrome, Firefox, KeePass, and Keeper. The format is auto-detected.

How is this different from a shared Google Sheet? expand_more

Google Sheets stores data in plaintext on Google's servers—anyone with access sees everything. Locke Armory encrypts each password client-side before it leaves your device, organizes passwords into access-controlled vaults, and provides audit logs of who accessed what.

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Import your existing passwords in under a minute. The Encrypted Spreadsheet is included with every Locke Armory account.

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