Publish XLS Files

Yes, you can definitely update your published XLS file after sharing it. When you make changes to your spreadsheet, simply log into your Tiiny Host account, locate your file in your dashboard, and click on the update option. Upload the new version of your XLS file, and it will replace the previous version while keeping the same URL. This means that anyone with the link will automatically see the updated version without you having to send a new link. This feature makes it really convenient for maintaining live documents that need frequent updates.

Security is a top priority at Tiiny Host when publishing XLS files online. Your files are transferred over encrypted connections and stored securely. For additional security, you can add password protection to your published files, meaning only people with the password can access them. You also have control over how long your file stays published, and you can unpublish it at any time. For very sensitive data, you can set your file to expire after a specific time period or number of views. We also provide analytics so you can see who has accessed your file, giving you greater visibility and control over your shared spreadsheets.

Publishing an XLS file online with Tiiny Host and using Google Sheets offer different advantages depending on your needs. When you publish an XLS file with us, you're sharing the original Excel file format without conversion, maintaining all formatting, formulas, and features exactly as designed in Excel. Your recipients don't need a Google account to access the file, just the link you provide. Unlike Google Sheets, which is collaborative by nature, publishing with Tiiny Host gives you more control over the presentation and viewing experience. It's particularly useful for final documents that don't need real-time editing, like reports, catalogs, or official records that need to be preserved in their original Excel format.

By default, when you publish your XLS file online with Tiiny Host, viewers can download the file. This is useful for sharing spreadsheets that others need to work with locally. However, if you prefer to restrict downloading, you can enable view-only mode in your file settings before publishing. This allows people to view the spreadsheet online but prevents them from downloading the original file. This feature is particularly valuable for sensitive information or proprietary data that you want to share visually but don't want distributed further. You can change these permissions at any time from your dashboard, even after publishing, giving you ongoing control over how your XLS files are accessed and used.