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Memphis MacPherson
Memphis MacPherson
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June 26, 2026
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"You are not allowed to copy this file" but I own the file?

  • June 26, 2026
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Hello! 

I have a file where I keep all my CVs, I’m trying to copy an A4 frame to make a new version, but I keep getting the alert "You are not allowed to copy this file". I gave figma a break for about a week, but the same issue is still persisting. It’s my own file, so I’m not sure why it would suddenly lock me out like this. Any help would be appreciated! 

Update: it only does this on the web based browser version. The computer app is completely fine. The web based version also won’t let me export anything. 

    Best answer by Tom Reem

    Hello everyone — thanks for reporting this, and sorry for the disruption. 🙏🏻

    Checking in here to confirm that our Engineering team deployed a fix, so copying should be working as expected again. If you haven't already, refresh your tab and you should be good to go.

    For the latest, keep an eye on Figma's status page where you can also subscribe for updates: status.figma.com.

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    Morgan Evans
    Morgan Evans
    New Member
    July 27, 2026

    Same issues! Including the spinning wheel. It started happening as soon as I upgraded to the newest version

      rgramhill
      rgramhill
      New Member
      July 27, 2026

      I am having this same issue, but I’m in the desktop app, not a browser. I own the file and have been working in it without issue the past few weeks. Now I get a message “you are not allowed to copy this file.” I’ve tried restarting and clearing the cache. Not sure how to proceed

        Alexandra Estrella
        Alexandra Estrella
        New Member
        July 27, 2026

        Same issue, share window is crashing. Happened right after I updated

          Malia_Adamson1
          Malia_Adamson1
          New Participant
          July 27, 2026

          Yep, same issue here, something has to be bugged. EDIT: This happened right after I updated to the new figma version, but now that I’ve restarted figma a second time it seems to be working. Might be something odd with the update that creates a need to reset.

          Cosimo
          Cosimo
          New Member
          July 27, 2026

          same for me

          yummo
          yummo
          New Member
          July 27, 2026

          I came here to see if any one had this issue, and as soon as I did, it seemed to have fixed itself just now.

            Jhordan Wogenski
            Jhordan Wogenski
            New Member
            July 27, 2026

            Same over here.

            Vilakshan_draftaid
            Vilakshan_draftaid
            New Member
            July 27, 2026

            Just got the same issue, on the desktop app and web app actually
            i tried:
            - logging in and out
            - clearing cache
            - opening share settings → infinitely spinning wheel

            if anyone else has any other solutions, pls share
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              FilipFrancisty
              FilipFrancisty
              New Member
              July 27, 2026

              Good news is “Duplicate” still works lol

                Sophie Gardner
                Sophie Gardner
                New Member
                July 27, 2026

                Yup I’m having same issue as well. Desktop app. It was fine until few minutes ago.

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