Comments on figma site in preview mode

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working with Figma Sites and I’m trying to find the best workflow for client presentations and feedback.

When I share a prototype from a regular Figma Design file, the client can:

• view the project in preview/prototype mode

• navigate through the pages

• leave comments directly on the design

However, when I use Figma Sites, I’m a bit confused about the sharing workflow.

My questions are:

• Is there a way to share a Figma Sites project with a client so they can view it in preview mode without needing the published .figma.site link?

• Or is publishing the site currently the only way for clients to experience the project like a real website?

Also, from what I understand:

• when sharing the published Figma Sites link, the client cannot leave comments directly on the live/preview experience

• while comments are only available through the Design/Prototype file

Is that correct, or is there another workflow I might be missing?

At the moment it feels like I need to maintain:

• a Figma Design file for comments and feedback

• and a separate Figma Sites file for animations and live presentation

I’d love to know the recommended workflow from others using Figma Sites with clients.

Thanks in advance!