Where can I give my client designer rights in Webflow to allow them to implement smaller changes without needing to involve me?
TL;DR
- Invite your client as an Editor via Project Settings to allow text, image, and CMS content updates without layout access.
- For full design control, add them to your Workspace and assign a paid seat for Designer access.
To give your client access to make small changes without using the full Designer, you can assign Editor access instead of full Designer rights.
1. Understand Webflow Roles
- Designer Access gives full control over structure and layout — best reserved for skilled Webflow users.
- Editor Access allows clients to update text, images, CMS content, and SEO settings directly on the published site via the Editor interface (not the Webflow Designer).
2. Invite Your Client as a Collaborator
- Go to Project Settings of the desired website.
- Click the "Members" tab.
- Under Team Members (if in a Team plan) or Editor Access, click “Invite”.
- Enter your client's email address, and send the invitation.
3. Limitations of Editor Role
- The Editor can’t access layout, styles, or structure.
- Great for copy changes, blog post updates (CMS collections), and swapping out images.
- If your client requires layout-level changes, they’ll need Designer access, which means transferring them to your Webflow Workspace and assigning a paid seat.
4. Alternatives for Designer Access
- If you're using a Collaborative Workspace (Core or Growth), you can share Designer access by:
- Adding your client as a Workspace member.
- Upgrading your plan to Growth or higher to allow multiple seats.
- Assigning one of your paid seats to them, giving them full project-editing rights in the Designer.
Summary
To let your client make small content changes, invite them as an Editor via your Project Settings. If they need full design control, you must give them Designer access by adding them to your Workspace with a paid seat.
