Excel files are commonly used in backend systems for reporting, data exchange, and batch processing. In many projects, they act as structured data containers moving between services, departments, or external systems. However, once password protection is applied, automated workflows can easily break. You may run into situations like: A scheduled job fails because the uploaded file requires an open password The file loads successfully, but certain worksheets cannot be modified A data import module crashes due to unexpected encryption These issues are not rare in Java backend development. Especially in reporting systems, batch processors, or import/export modules, improper handling of password-protected Excel files can directly affect system stability. In this article, we’ll walk through how to handle Excel password operations in Java, including: Detecting whether an Excel file is password protected Removing a workbook open password Resetting an existing password Unprotecting a spec...
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