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File Access Lost

  • April 7, 2026
  • 7 replies
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Nicholas Fiore

I am using a school account and made a whole project a year ago. When going back I seemingly have lost access to that file and cannot gain access since I “am not the file owner” but I created it all on this account that I am using. Is there any way to access it since I cannot find the file anywhere except for the tab I’ve kept open all this time looking for it?

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djv
Figmate
  • Community Support
  • April 7, 2026

Hi ​@Nicholas Fiore, thanks for reaching out! 

I completely understand the frustration here, since you created the file. Are you able to share the URL link from the tab that you still have open? 

With the URL link, I can take a closer look at what may have happened to the file ownership, and we can troubleshoot this together. 


Nicholas Fiore

Hi,

Yes I have the link here... 

https://www.figma.com/file/EoT5pIBr0XfXZOQVFqeDbZ?node-id=0-1&p=f&t=5ioT9NYpDKIhPqZX-0&type=design&mode=design&fuid=1278344694206961979

I also have the prototype link as well if you’d like, that as well is giving issues on the file owner concern.

Thank you


djv
Figmate
  • Community Support
  • April 8, 2026

Thanks, ​@Nicholas Fiore

Yes, can you please provide the prototype link as well? Are you also able to provide a screenshot of the exact error message you’re seeing when trying to access this file? 

For example, I see the following:


With the exact error message and the prototype link, I should be able to help locate the file or at the very least connect your with our support team to investigate further. 


Nicholas Fiore

djv
Figmate
  • Community Support
  • April 8, 2026

Thanks, ​@Nicholas Fiore

I’m still having trouble pulling up the files, so I’m going to create a ticket on your behalf to connect you with our support team directly to investigate further. Would you prefer us to use your wcupa.edu email address or gmail email address? 

Please note that I’m also going to remove your screenshot to protect public visibility of your email addresses.


Nicholas Fiore

Hi,

If you could please use the wcupa.edu email, that would be much appreciated.

Thank you


djv
Figmate
  • Community Support
  • April 9, 2026

Thanks for confirming, ​@Nicholas Fiore

I’ve created ticket #1841181 on your behalf to connect you with our support team to investigate further with you directly. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reply to support directly via email.