[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":324},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-guides/webflow":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"category":298,"date":299,"dateModified":300,"description":301,"draft":302,"extension":303,"faq":304,"featured":302,"headerVariant":308,"image":309,"keywords":309,"meta":310,"navigation":311,"ogDescription":312,"ogTitle":313,"path":314,"readTime":315,"schemaOrg":316,"schemaType":317,"seo":318,"sitemap":319,"stem":320,"tags":321,"twitterCard":322,"__hash__":323},"blog/blog/guides/webflow.md","Webflow Security Guide: Website Protection Basics",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":280},"minimark",[9,16,21,24,53,57,60,65,76,80,94,103,107,110,114,128,132,146,150,153,167,171,188,192,195,221,249,268],[10,11,12],"tldr",{},[13,14,15],"p",{},"Webflow handles infrastructure security well for marketing sites. Enable reCAPTCHA on forms, be cautious with third-party embed codes, and don't store sensitive data in Webflow's CMS. For applications requiring user authentication or sensitive data handling, use dedicated backend services alongside Webflow.",[17,18,20],"h2",{"id":19},"what-webflow-handles","What Webflow Handles",[13,22,23],{},"Webflow provides built-in security for hosting:",[25,26,27,35,41,47],"ul",{},[28,29,30,34],"li",{},[31,32,33],"strong",{},"SSL/TLS:"," Automatic HTTPS for all sites",[28,36,37,40],{},[31,38,39],{},"DDoS protection:"," Built into their CDN",[28,42,43,46],{},[31,44,45],{},"Global CDN:"," Content delivery with edge caching",[28,48,49,52],{},[31,50,51],{},"Hosting security:"," Managed infrastructure",[17,54,56],{"id":55},"form-security","Form Security",[13,58,59],{},"Webflow forms need configuration for security:",[61,62,64],"h3",{"id":63},"enable-recaptcha","Enable reCAPTCHA",[25,66,67,70,73],{},[28,68,69],{},"Add reCAPTCHA to all forms",[28,71,72],{},"Reduces spam and bot submissions",[28,74,75],{},"Required for any public-facing form",[61,77,79],{"id":78},"data-handling","Data Handling",[25,81,82,85,88,91],{},[28,83,84],{},"Form submissions are stored in Webflow",[28,86,87],{},"Don't collect highly sensitive data (SSN, passwords, etc.)",[28,89,90],{},"Consider using third-party form handlers for sensitive data",[28,92,93],{},"Set up form notification emails securely",[95,96,97],"warning-box",{},[13,98,99,102],{},[31,100,101],{},"Important:"," Webflow form submissions are visible to anyone with Editor access to your project. Don't collect data that shouldn't be seen by your team.",[17,104,106],{"id":105},"third-party-integrations","Third-Party Integrations",[13,108,109],{},"Many Webflow sites use custom code and integrations:",[61,111,113],{"id":112},"custom-code-risks","Custom Code Risks",[25,115,116,119,122,125],{},[28,117,118],{},"Review any JavaScript you embed",[28,120,121],{},"Only use trusted third-party scripts",[28,123,124],{},"Be cautious with free code snippets from unknown sources",[28,126,127],{},"Embed codes can access your page content",[61,129,131],{"id":130},"memberstack-outseta-etc","Memberstack, Outseta, etc.",[25,133,134,137,140,143],{},[28,135,136],{},"Third-party membership tools add complexity",[28,138,139],{},"Review their security practices",[28,141,142],{},"Understand where user data is stored",[28,144,145],{},"Configure their security settings properly",[17,147,149],{"id":148},"cms-security","CMS Security",[13,151,152],{},"Webflow's CMS is for content, not sensitive data:",[25,154,155,158,161,164],{},[28,156,157],{},"CMS data may be visible in page source",[28,159,160],{},"Don't store private information in CMS fields",[28,162,163],{},"Use access controls on Editor and Designer access",[28,165,166],{},"Review who has access to your Webflow account",[17,168,170],{"id":169},"account-security","Account Security",[25,172,173,176,179,182,185],{},[28,174,175],{},"Enable two-factor authentication",[28,177,178],{},"Use strong, unique passwords",[28,180,181],{},"Review team member access regularly",[28,183,184],{},"Remove access when team members leave",[28,186,187],{},"Be careful with Designer sharing links",[17,189,191],{"id":190},"when-webflow-isnt-enough","When Webflow Isn't Enough",[13,193,194],{},"Consider additional tools when you need:",[25,196,197,203,209,215],{},[28,198,199,202],{},[31,200,201],{},"User authentication:"," Use Memberstack, Outseta, or a backend",[28,204,205,208],{},[31,206,207],{},"Sensitive data storage:"," Use a proper database",[28,210,211,214],{},[31,212,213],{},"Payment processing:"," Use Stripe directly with proper backend",[28,216,217,220],{},[31,218,219],{},"Complex forms:"," Use dedicated form services",[222,223,224,231,237,243],"faq-section",{},[225,226,228],"faq-item",{"question":227},"Is Webflow secure for business websites?",[13,229,230],{},"Yes. Webflow handles hosting security, SSL certificates, and DDoS protection. For marketing sites and simple applications, Webflow's security is strong. For complex applications with user data, consider what third-party integrations you're using.",[225,232,234],{"question":233},"How do I secure Webflow forms?",[13,235,236],{},"Enable reCAPTCHA to prevent spam. Be careful what data you collect through forms. Don't store sensitive information in Webflow's form submissions database. Consider using a dedicated form handler for sensitive data.",[225,238,240],{"question":239},"Can I add custom security headers in Webflow?",[13,241,242],{},"Webflow's enterprise plans allow custom security headers. For other plans, options are limited. You can use a reverse proxy like Cloudflare to add security headers in front of Webflow.",[225,244,246],{"question":245},"Is data in Webflow CMS secure?",[13,247,248],{},"Webflow CMS is designed for content, not sensitive data. 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Learn about form security, third-party integrations, and protecting your Webflow website from common vulnerabilities.",false,"md",[305,306,307],{"question":227,"answer":230},{"question":233,"answer":236},{"question":239,"answer":242},"blue",null,{},true,"How to secure your Webflow website with proper form handling and integration security.","Webflow Security Guide","/blog/guides/webflow","5 min read","[object Object]","BlogPosting",{"title":5,"description":301},{"loc":314},"blog/guides/webflow",[],"summary_large_image","aPaCw3j5zWBD2x9N4B3GEJtDRMz79tImJPotAbHea9g",1775843929034]