What are the steps to share a web page created in Webflow using a public share link?
TL;DR
- Generate a Read-Only link in the Designer for others to inspect the build by enabling Share Link and copying the URL.
- Publish the site to the Webflow.io staging domain or a connected custom domain via Project Settings > Publishing, then share the resulting public URL.
To share a Webflow project or page publicly, you’ll typically generate a public share link or publish it to the Webflow staging domain.
1. Use the Webflow Preview (Read-Only) Link
This is useful for sharing the Designer view so others can inspect how the project was built.
- Open the project in Webflow.
- Click the dropdown arrow next to the project name in the Designer.
- Select "Share".
- Toggle on “Enable Share Link”.
- Copy the URL and send it to others. This link provides read-only access to the Designer, not just the published site.
2. Publish to Webflow's Staging Domain
To share a live public version of the page:
- Go to Project Settings > Publishing.
- Check the option for your webflow.io staging domain (e.g.,
yoursite.webflow.io). - Click “Publish to Selected Domains”.
- Once published, share the webflow.io URL (e.g.,
https://yoursite.webflow.io/your-page) with anyone.
3. Optional: Use a Custom Domain
If your project is linked to a custom domain:
- Go to Project Settings > Publishing.
- Ensure your custom domain is connected and verified.
- Click “Publish to Selected Domains”, and then share the custom domain URL (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.com/your-page) for a professional look.
Summary
To share a Webflow web page, use the Webflow.io staging link for a quick public share or create a Read-Only Designer link for editing insights. You can also publish to a custom domain if it's already set up.