Can I add hosting to someone else's Webflow Pro account and then transfer the hosted websites to my own account in the future? I am new to web building and Webflow.
TL;DR
- You can host a project under someone else's Webflow Pro account, but hosted sites cannot be transferred.
- To transfer later, cancel hosting, transfer the project, and purchase a new hosting plan under your account.
- For easier management, consider Webflow Teams or Client Billing to avoid the need for transfers.
Yes, you can add hosting to a project under someone else's Webflow Pro account, but transferring a hosted website later to your own account isn't direct. Webflow does not allow transferring hosted sites between accounts, so you’ll need to follow certain steps.
1. Options for Hosting a Site Under Someone Else’s Account
- If the other person has Pro or Team plan, they can build and host the site within their account.
- The hosting plan is tied to the project inside the original account.
2. Challenges in Transferring a Hosted Website Later
- Webflow does not allow project transfers for hosted sites.
- To move the site in the future:
- The hosting must be canceled in the original account.
- The project can then be transferred to your Webflow account.
- You will need to purchase a new hosting plan on your account.
3. Alternative Approach: Webflow Teams or Client Billing
If you want easier management:
- Use Webflow Team – This allows collaboration without account transfers.
- Use Client Billing – You can keep the site in the other account while having the client (or yourself) pay for hosting directly.
Summary
You can build and host a project under someone else’s Pro account, but transferring a hosted website later requires canceling the hosting first and purchasing a new hosting plan under your own account. If you foresee needing transfers, consider Webflow Teams or Client Billing to avoid these issues.