Webflow Client Editor Changes
Webflow's Legacy Editor was retired on 4 August 2026. Clients now use Client Seats with Content editor, Marketer or Reviewer roles.
The Legacy Editor has now been retired
The old Legacy Editor and its familiar /?edit login was retired on 4 August 2026.
Existing Legacy Editor users were migrated to Client Seats and assigned the Content editor role by default. Instead of opening the website and adding /?edit, you now sign in to Webflow and access the website through your Webflow Dashboard.
This also makes managing several Webflow websites easier, because any sites you have access to can appear together in one account.
Understanding Client Seat roles
Client Seats use roles and permissions, so access can be matched to what each person actually needs to do.
Content editor
This is the default role for most clients and is the closest replacement for the old Legacy Editor. It allows you to update text and images and manage CMS content, while keeping the underlying website design protected.
Reviewer
The Reviewer role is designed for people who need to view the website and leave comments without editing the content itself. It is useful for internal reviews, approvals and feedback.
Marketer
The Marketer role provides more flexibility. As well as updating text, images and CMS content, Marketers can build and edit pages using the components and templates already created for the website.
This can be particularly useful for marketing teams that regularly create new landing pages or campaign content while still working within the site's established design system.
What existing Rugby Web Design clients need to do
If you previously used the Legacy Editor, you should now use the Webflow account associated with your Client Seat.
Your normal editing permissions are controlled by the role assigned to you. Most clients will only need the Content editor role. If you need Marketer access for more advanced page creation, I can enable that where appropriate.
If you are unsure how to access your site, or you have not yet used the new interface, just get in touch and I can point you in the right direction.
Potential hosting savings for simpler websites
The move to Client Seats also means some static websites may no longer need a CMS Site plan purely to provide editing access.
If your website contains only static pages and does not use CMS features such as blogs, case studies, products or other dynamic content, it may be possible to use Webflow's lower-cost Basic Site plan at renewal. I will review this with clients where relevant rather than changing anything automatically.
Why the new system is an improvement
Although the change required a little adjustment, Client Seats provide a more flexible way to manage Webflow websites.
- A modern Webflow account and dashboard
- Clearer role-based permissions
- Safer content editing
- Commenting and review tools
- Optional page-building capabilities for marketing teams
- Easier access to multiple Webflow websites from one account
- Potential hosting savings for some simpler websites
For most clients, day-to-day editing remains straightforward. The main difference is simply that access now happens through Webflow rather than the retired Legacy Editor.
You can find my current Webflow editing guide here, including how to access your site, edit content, manage CMS items and publish changes.
