Picture this.
You’ve just finished a gorgeous Framer site.
Pixel-perfect. Every animation smoother than butter.
You send it to the client.
And then… three days later…
“Hey, I tried to change one sentence and now the hero section is… gone?”
That was the old world of Framer handover.
We’d do the remix link shuffle:
Grab the remix link from our project
Send it to the client
They make a Framer account
Duplicate the project into their account
Then — only then — maybe transfer the project manually if they want the real file ownership
And somewhere in that chain, a step was missed.
Or the client forgot their password.
Or they published the wrong version.
Not exactly the dream, right?
But 2025 Framer? It’s a new game.
A smoother, safer, sanity-saving game.
Because now we’ve got Project Transfer and Live Content Editing.
They work together like peanut butter and jelly — except no sticky mess.
Understanding the Framer Handover Process
So, what’s handover in Framer, really?
It’s the moment you take a project living happily in your account…
…and give it a new forever home in your client’s account.
There are two main ways to make this work in 2025:
Project Transfer – You send the whole project to the client, domain and all, without taking the site offline for even a second.
Live Content Editing – You let the client edit text, images, or CMS items directly on the live website (yep, the actual one) without messing up your layouts.
When do you use each?
If the project is theirs now, and you’re stepping back? → Project Transfer.
If you’re still managing the site but want them to tweak copy or swap photos? → Live Edit.
And here’s the best part: you can use both.
Transfer the project for full ownership and keep live editing turned on so they feel like they have superpowers.
Step-by-Step: How to Transfer a Framer Project Without Downtime
Let’s get to the fun part.
The Project Transfer feature is as close to “magical” as software gets.
Here’s how to handover a Framer project in 2025:
Open the project you want to transfer.
Click the Framer logo in the top navigation bar.
Go to File → Transfer Project.
Enter your client’s email address.
If you don’t want to stay as an editor, uncheck the “keep me as editor” box.
Hit Transfer.
Done.
A few nice bonuses:
Domain stays intact – if the site has a custom domain, it stays connected during the transfer. No downtime. No scary SEO dips.
Billing is clean – any unused subscription time is credited back to your account once they accept.
No messy duplication – you’re sending the exact project, not a copy that’s out of sync.
Example?
You finish a brand launch site on Friday.
Client says, “We need full ownership today — we’ve got a press release Monday.”
You hit transfer.
They accept.
Site never blinks offline.
By Monday morning, they’re adding blog posts while their SEO stays perfectly happy.
How Clients Accept a Framer Project Transfer
So you’ve done your part.
You’ve clicked Transfer.
The ball’s in their court now.
Here’s what happens next on the client side:
They get an email from Framer
They click the link in that email.
Framer asks them to log in — or sign up if they’re brand new.
They hit Confirm Transfer.
Boom.
The project is now sitting in their account.
There’s one little catch — if the project uses paid features (custom domains, Localization, etc.), Framer will nudge them to pick a plan.
And that’s it.
No file downloads.
No unzipping folders.
No calling you at 11 PM to ask, “Which file is the homepage?”
Live Content Editing: The Other Half of the Handover Magic
Now, here’s where things go from “nice” to “holy wow.”
Imagine your client opening their live site — the actual site visitors see — and just… editing it.
No scary backend.
No mysterious “where’s that text block hiding?” moments.
With Live Content Editing, they can:
Change text directly on the page
Swap out images with a couple of clicks
Edit CMS items without hunting through menus
And the best part?
It all happens in real time.
They click the little edit icon (only visible when logged in) and any element with a blue outline can be edited.
Once you make your changes, Framer notifies all collaborators.
This means they can then quickly jump back into Framer, hit publish, and their updates go live in seconds.
If you’re staying on as a collaborator, you can review their edits before publishing. This keeps the design tight and brand-consistent.
For you?
That means fewer “Can you just…” emails.
For them?
It’s like editing a Google Doc… except it’s their website.
Common Mistakes in Framer Handover (and How to Avoid Them)
Even with shiny new features, a handover can go sideways if you skip a step.
Mistake 1: Forgetting to remove your editor access
If you’re completely stepping away, uncheck the “keep me as editor” box when transferring. Otherwise, you’ll still get notifications… and possibly accidental edits.
Mistake 2: Transferring before domain setup
If a domain isn’t connected yet, get that sorted first. Saves you the “Why isn’t my site live?” panic email.
Mistake 3: Not giving a client walkthrough
Don’t assume they’ll just “figure it out.” A quick 10-minute call or Loom video can prevent days of confusion.
Avoid these, and your handover will be smoother than a double shot latte.
FAQs About Framer Project Transfer and Live Edit
Can I reverse a project transfer?
Not directly — you’d have to have the client transfer it back to you. So be sure before you hit that button.
Does the client need a paid plan?
Yes, if the project uses paid features like a custom domain or Localization. They’ll be prompted to choose a plan after accepting the transfer.
Can multiple people edit live content?
Absolutely — as long as they’re logged into Framer and have editing access.
Does Live Edit work for every part of the site?
Almost — they can change text, images, and CMS items. They can’t break your core structure unless they go into the Framer canvas.
Will this mess up my SEO?
Nope. Project Transfer keeps the domain intact, and Live Edit changes content without affecting the underlying site structure.
Closing Thoughts
And that’s the full 2025 playbook.
No more remix link chaos.
No more “oops, I deleted the hero section” horror stories.
Just clean, confident handovers that make both you and your client look like pros.
Framer didn’t just make handover better.
They made it client-proof.
