Can a collaborator in Webflow have access to the designer area like an admin, or are they limited to the editor? And can there be multiple admins in Webflow?
TL;DR
- Collaborators can only edit content via the Editor and cannot access the Designer.
- To grant design or admin access, add users as Workspace members under a paid plan, which supports multiple admins and roles.
Collaborators in Webflow are limited to the Editor and cannot access the Designer area. If you want someone to design or build, they need to be added as a team member under a Workspace plan. Yes, multiple admins are supported in Webflow Workspaces.
1. Collaborator Access
- Collaborators are users invited via the Editor tab in Project Settings.
- They can manage content, edit CMS items, and update on-page text through the Editor interface.
- They cannot access the Designer, project settings, or site configurations.
2. Workspace Members & Admins
- To grant Designer access, a user must be added as a Workspace member.
- Within a Workspace, you can assign roles like Admin, Can Design, or Can Edit Content Only.
- Admins in a Workspace can manage billing, invite users, and update Workspace settings.
- You can have multiple admins under any paid Workspace plan that supports team members.
3. Upgrading for Team Access
- The Free plan only supports one seat (you).
- To add multiple users, upgrade to a paid Workspace plan (e.g., Core or Growth).
- Each extra Workspace member counts as a seat, billed accordingly.
Summary
Collaborators are limited to content editing via the Webflow Editor and cannot enter the Designer. To grant Designer or admin-level access, add users as Workspace members, where multiple admins are supported.