How can I resolve the issue of images not being displayed on the published Webflow site due to a lack of authorization?
TL;DR
- Check Webflow asset permissions: Ensure images are properly uploaded and re-upload if necessary.
- Verify image URLs: Inspect broken images, open URLs in a new tab, and check for authorization errors.
- Ensure images are public: Adjust privacy settings if sourced from external platforms or directly upload to Webflow.
- Disable Webflow’s Asset CDN Protection: Turn off "Restrict Asset Uploads" in Project Settings and republish.
- Clear cache & check browser extensions: Clear browser cache, disable ad-blockers or VPNs, and test on a different browser.
- Check Webflow Status: Visit Webflow’s status page to rule out platform-wide issues.
If images aren’t displaying on your published Webflow site due to an authorization issue, it’s likely caused by privacy settings, asset hosting restrictions, or incorrect file references. Follow these steps to resolve it.
1. Check Webflow Asset Permissions
- Go to Webflow Designer and open the Assets panel.
- Locate the missing images and ensure they are correctly uploaded.
- If you previously copied an image link from Webflow, try re-uploading the image and using a new link.
2. Verify Image URLs
- Open the published website and right-click on a broken image.
- Select "Inspect" (Chrome) or "Inspect Element" (Firefox) to find the image URL.
- Try opening the image URL in a new browser tab.
- If you get a 403 Forbidden or 401 Unauthorized error, the image may be restricted.
3. Ensure Images Are Not Private
- If you uploaded images from third-party sources (like a CMS or an external URL), ensure they are publicly accessible.
- If images were hosted on platforms with privacy controls (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox), adjust their sharing settings or directly upload them to Webflow.
4. Disable Webflow’s Asset CDN Protection (If Applicable)
- Go to Webflow Project Settings → Hosting.
- In the “Asset CDN” section, disable "Restrict Asset Uploads" if it’s turned on.
- Republish your site and check if images now display.
5. Clear Cache and Disable Browser Extensions
- Clear your browser cache and try loading the page again.
- Disable ad-blockers, privacy extensions, or VPNs that might be blocking assets.
- Test on a different browser or device.
6. Check Webflow Status for Outages
- Sometimes, Webflow’s CDN or hosting services may be experiencing temporary downtime.
- Visit Webflow Status to see if there are active issues.
Summary
To fix missing images due to authorization issues, check asset permissions, ensure images are public, verify URL accessibility, disable potential CDN restrictions, and clear your browser cache. If the issue persists, re-upload the images, republish the site, and test on another browser.