Are there specific steps outlined on the Webflow University page for transferring a site built by a developer to a different Webflow account and publishing it?
TL;DR
- Only projects (design and static assets) can be transferred between individual Webflow accounts—hosting, custom domains, and CMS content must be reconfigured manually.
- Use the "Transfer to another account" option in the dashboard, accept via email, set up hosting and domains in the new account, and then re-publish the site.
Yes, Webflow University outlines specific steps to transfer a site to another Webflow account, but there are key limitations and required actions involved.
1. Understand What You Can and Can't Transfer
- You can only transfer projects between individual Webflow accounts, not between team or Workspace accounts unless both are in the same Workspace or specific plans apply.
- Transferring a site does not transfer hosting, custom domains, or CMS content like Collection items. Only the project structure/design and static assets are transferred.
2. Prepare the Site for Transfer
- If the site includes CMS content, the receiving account will need to set up CMS collections again, or you’ll have to export/import the data manually with CSVs.
- Double-check third-party integrations (e.g., forms, automation tools), as they may need to be reconfigured after transfer.
3. Initiate Site Transfer
- Go to the Webflow Dashboard of the original builder’s account.
- Hover over the site’s thumbnail and click the three-dot menu.
- Click "Transfer to another account…".
- Enter the email address of the destination Webflow account and confirm.
4. Accept the Transfer
- The receiving user will get an email invite and also see the project appear in their Dashboard.
- The project will be owned by the receiving user after acceptance, and they can open, edit, and publish it.
5. Set Up Hosting on New Account
- In the receiving account, go to Project Settings > Hosting.
- Buy a Site Plan—transferred projects do not come with hosting.
- Point your custom domain to Webflow if needed using new DNS settings provided.
6. Re-Publish the Site
- Once hosting is set up, click the Publish button in the Designer or Dashboard.
- Select the intended domain(s), and it will go live from the new account.
Summary
To transfer a Webflow site between accounts, use the "Transfer to another account" option from the original Dashboard. Hosting and CMS content are not included, so the new account must reconfigure those. The site can then be published under the new owner after setup.