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We need to let people know that if they approve editing access, someone will get charged

  • April 30, 2025
  • 1 reply
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Monique6

We have a range of team members using Figma, but admin users typically don’t log in regularly or use it day-to-day. As a result, when someone requests edit access, there's often little oversight or context around what approving means for the business.

One key issue is that granting edit access automatically assigns a paid editor seat — and this cost gets added to our invoice immediately. Unfortunately, not all team members are aware of this. It’s easy to click ā€œapproveā€ without realising the financial implications.

From what I’ve read on this forum, there’s no logical solution to this yet except to request a refund. This is giving ā€˜dark pattern’ vibes.

We have people on the team who should never haveĀ Figma access such as executives wanting to modify designs.

Suggestions:

  • Add a clear warning or confirmation step when approving edit access that explains a paid seat will be created and billed immediately.

  • Introduce a process for reviewing edit access regularly to ensure seats are still required.

  • Consider setting up a workflow where edit access requests go through a designated gatekeeper (someone who understands the cost model).

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Kh_i_DTC
  • New Participant
  • June 29, 2026

Another major concern is the current Copy/Export permission model.

Currently, the Copy/Export restriction only applies to Viewers. Users with Editor access can still duplicate or export the entire file even when this option is disabled.

This means that granting someone temporary editor access (for example, for a few days) is enough for them to clone the entire project without the owner’s knowledge. For organizations working with confidential products or client projects, this represents a significant security and intellectual property risk.

It would be valuable if workspace owners could independently control whether Editors are allowed to copy or export project content.