Top 10 Webflow Security Best Practices

Always Enforce HTTPS (SSL)

Webflow automatically provides SSL for all hosted sites, but it’s still critical to ensure:

• HTTPS is enabled on all domains
• HTTP traffic redirects to HTTPS
• Mixed content warnings are resolved

Secure connections protect user data and are essential for SEO and compliance.

Limit Designer and Editor Access

One of the most common security risks is too many users with high-level access.

Best practice:

• Give clients Editor access, not Designer
• Restrict Designer access to trusted team members
• Remove inactive users immediately

Fewer permissions = lower risk.

Secure Webflow Forms Against Spam and Abuse

Forms are frequent targets for bots and malicious submissions.

To protect them:

• Enable Webflow’s built-in spam protection
• Use reCAPTCHA on sensitive forms
• Avoid collecting unnecessary personal data
• Validate form fields properly

This reduces spam and protects both you and your clients.

Be Cautious With Custom Code and Third-Party Scripts

Most security issues on Webflow sites come from external scripts, not Webflow itself.

Watch out for:

• Unverified marketing pixels
• Copy-pasted JavaScript from unknown sources
• Overloaded tag managers

Regularly audit and remove scripts that are no longer needed.

Protect Private or Client-Only Pages Properly

Hidden URLs are not security.

For private content, use:

• Webflow Memberships
• Token-based access links
• Trusted third-party authentication tools

Always implement real access control for restricted pages.

Minimize the Data You Collect

The safest data is data you don’t store.

• Don’t collect sensitive information unless absolutely necessary
• Avoid storing personal data in CMS fields
• Define clear data retention policies

This reduces security and compliance risks at the same time.

Back Up CMS Content and Critical Pages

While Webflow infrastructure is reliable, content changes can still cause problems.

Best practices include:

• Duplicating important pages before major edits
• Exporting CMS data regularly
• Documenting recovery steps for clients

Backups protect against human error.

Follow Privacy and Compliance Requirements

Security and privacy are closely connected.

Make sure:

• Tracking scripts respect user consent
• Privacy policies are clear and accessible
• Forms explain how data is used

This is especially important for GDPR, EU privacy laws, and accessibility standards.

Lock Down Project Settings and Publishing Rights

Publishing rights are powerful  and risky.

• Limit who can publish live changes
• Avoid shared accounts
• Use clear approval workflows for updates

A single accidental publish can cause serious issues.

Educate Clients on Ongoing Security Responsibilities

Many security problems happen after handoff.

Provide clients with:

• Basic login and access guidelines
• Rules for adding scripts or integrations
• Instructions on reporting suspicious behavior

Education is a key part of long-term security.