Assign the macro below to a Form Control checkbox
Amend the password to the one you are using to protect the worksheet
Amend A1 to the cell that you want to protect
VBA Code:
Sub LockUnlock()
Const pw = "PaSsworD123"
Dim lok As Boolean
With ActiveSheet
If .CheckBoxes(Application.Caller).Value = 1 Then lok = True Else lok = False
.Unprotect pw
.Range("A1").Locked = lok
.Protect pw
End With
End Sub
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