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Kakobuy: Maintaining Your Private Spreadsheet Copy

2025-11-25

Many Kakobuy users find it helpful to create personal versions of the public Kakobuy Spreadsheet to track their favorite shops and customized data. This guide will walk you through creating, securing, and maintaining your private copy effectively.

Step 1: Creating Your Private Copy

To begin working with your own version of the Kakobuy Spreadsheet:

  1. Open the public Kakobuy Master Spreadsheet
  2. Click on "File"
  3. Select "Make a copy"
  4. Name your copy (e.g., "My Kakobuy Favorites - [Your Name]")
  5. Choose your preferred destination folder
  6. Click "OK"

Step 2: Securing Your Data

Protect your private spreadsheet from accidental loss or unauthorized access:

  • Enable sharing settings:
  • Regular backups:
  • Version history:
  • Two-factor authentication:

Step 3: Keeping Your Spreadsheet Updated

While your personal data remains static, you might want to occasionally refresh shop information from the master spreadsheet:

  1. Create a dedicated "Imported Data" sheet within your private copy
  2. Use =IMPORTRANGE()
  3. Only update shop lists periodically to avoid constant changes to your curated data
  4. Maintain a "Last Updated" date to track freshness of imported information

Pro Tips for Organization

  • Color-code your favorite shops for quick visual reference
  • Add custom columns for personal notes, ratings, or order history
  • Create filters for different product categories or locations
  • Use data validation to maintain consistency in your entries

Maintenance Schedule

For optimal organization:

Task Frequency
Backup download Monthly
Shop list update from master Quarterly
Review and cleanup Bi-annually

By following these steps, you'll maintain an organized, secure, and up-to-date personal Kakobuy spreadsheet that enhances your shopping experience while protecting your curated data.

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