Adding a contributor to your Webflow project is a simple process that allows you to collaborate with colleagues or clients. By granting them access, they can make changes and updates without requiring full ownership of the project. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to add a contributor to your Webflow project.
Step 1: Accessing Project Settings
To add a contributor, you need to navigate to the project settings in Webflow. Start by signing in to your Webflow account and select the desired project from your dashboard. Once inside the project, locate and click on the “Settings” tab in the top-right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Inviting a Contributor
Within the project settings, you will find a section called “Contributors.” This is where you can manage and invite new contributors. To invite someone, click on the “Invite Contributor” button.
Note: You need to have an active hosting plan or be on a team plan to invite contributors. Free plan users cannot add contributors.
Step 3: Enter Contributor’s Email
After clicking on “Invite Contributor,” a modal window will appear where you can enter the email address of the person you want to invite as a contributor.
Note: Make sure to double-check that you have entered their email correctly as this is how they will receive their invitation.
Step 4: Select Contributor Role
Webflow offers three different roles for contributors:
- Editor: Editors can make changes to content like text and images but don’t have access to site settings or billing information.
- Publisher: Publishers have full editorial control and can publish changes to the live site.
- Admin: Admins have access to all project settings, including billing and team management. They can add or remove contributors.
Select the appropriate role for your contributor based on their level of involvement and responsibilities within the project.
Step 5: Send Invitation
Once you have entered the email address and selected the contributor’s role, click on the “Send Invitation” button. Webflow will send an email to the contributor with an invitation link.
Note: The invitation link is unique and tied to the specific project you are inviting them to. The link will expire after a certain period of time, so it’s important for your contributor to accept the invitation promptly.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we covered how to add a contributor to your Webflow project. By following these steps, you can easily collaborate with others and grant them specific access levels based on their role.
Remember that contributors must have an active hosting plan or be part of a team plan in order to be invited. Now go ahead and start collaborating!