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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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    Vilakshan_draftaid
    Vilakshan_draftaid
    New Member
    July 27, 2026

    Good news is “Duplicate” still works lol

    lmaooo

    Grady Harwood
    Grady Harwood
    New Member
    July 27, 2026

    Resolved for me!

    [Moderator note: This post was merged from Can't copy files — "You are not allowed to copy this file" error across all projects into You are not allowed to copy this file" but I own the file? on 27-Jul-2026.]

      Lucas Machado
      Lucas Machado
      New Member
      July 27, 2026

      I'm having the same problem, on both the web and desktop versions.

      Andrei7
      Andrei7
      New Member
      July 27, 2026

      The same bug, fix it please ASAP

      Khushi Chandalia
      Khushi Chandalia
      New Member
      July 27, 2026

      same here! infinite spinning wheel on share button, cant copy or export anything!

      Madeleine Bruster
      Madeleine Bruster
      New Member
      July 27, 2026

      Same issue browser and Desktop app

      SD_Red
      SD_Red
      New Member
      July 27, 2026

      I am getting this problem just now too. Seems like a bug that a lot of people using Figma are affected by. 

      [Moderator note: This post was merged from Can't copy files — "You are not allowed to copy this file" error across all projects into You are not allowed to copy this file" but I own the file? on 27-Jul-2026.]

        Lynn Tang
        Lynn Tang
        New Member
        July 27, 2026

        Same, fix the bug please figma!

        hhartsoe
        hhartsoe
        New Member
        July 27, 2026

        Any idea if it's just a me issue or is there something else happening?

        [Moderator note: This post was merged from Can't copy files — "You are not allowed to copy this file" I own the file??? into “You are not allowed to copy this file" but I own the file? on 27-Jul-2026.]

          Vedran Misic
          Vedran Misic
          New Member
          July 27, 2026

          Same issue!! I’m admin, and cannot copy, cut, etc - BUG, please fix asap!

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