How to comment on a Figma file
Press C (or click the comment bubble in the toolbar) to enter comment mode, then click the spot on the canvas you want to flag. Type your note and press Enter to post. To @mention someone, type @ and their email — they get a notification. Anyone with at least view access can comment, but they must be signed in to Figma. That last part is the catch for client review.
Comment inside Figma (for teammates with accounts)
Press C to enter comment mode — the cursor changes to a speech bubble. Click a single point on the canvas to drop a comment there, or click and drag to draw a region and anchor the comment to a whole area. Type your feedback and press Enter to post. To mention a collaborator, type @ followed by their name or email; they'll get a notification. To reply to an existing comment, click the numbered pin and use the reply box. Once an issue is fixed, click the checkmark to resolve it — it disappears from the active thread. Figma allows up to 100 comments per hour across all your files.
Understand who can actually comment
Here's what most tutorials skip: anyone with at least 'can view' access can comment — but they must be signed in to Figma. 'Anyone with the link can view' gives clients read access, but it does not unlock commenting. That requires a logged-in Figma account. For prototypes, comments only appear when the toolbar and footer are visible — if your share link hides the UI chrome, viewers can't access comments at all. There is no setting to allow anonymous or guest comments natively. Figma's own feature forum has had a 'guest comments for clients' request open since 2021 with hundreds of upvotes — it hasn't shipped yet.
Comment on a Figma file as a client (no Figma account)
If you're the client and you don't have a Figma account, you cannot comment directly in the file — the comment tool is behind a login wall regardless of how the file was shared. The workarounds designers commonly use: (1) The designer exports the frame as a PNG or PDF and shares it via a review tool — you click the exact element and leave a note in your browser, no account needed. (2) The designer adds you to the Figma file as a viewer, you create a free Figma account (even the free plan lets you comment), and comment in the file directly. Option 1 is faster for one-off reviews; option 2 is worth it for ongoing projects where you'll be iterating multiple rounds.
Comment on a Figma prototype link
Prototype links shared via Figma's 'Share prototype' button are different from file links. Commenters need the toolbar visible (Figma shows a play-mode UI by default — make sure 'Show Figma UI' is on when generating the prototype link). Comments on prototypes are pinned to a specific frame and screen position. The same account requirement applies: viewers must be signed in to Figma to comment. One thing prototype links do well: they're purpose-built for presenting the flow without exposing your layers — so they're the right share option when you want the client to review the flow rather than inspect the file.
When your client isn't going to make a Figma account — most aren't — the fastest path is to export the frame (PNG or PDF) and drop it into Drafty. Share the link. They open it in their browser, click the exact element they mean, and pin a note right there. No login, no extension, no 'can you send me your email so I can add you to the file.' Every comment lands in one thread on the same artifact. Push an updated version to the same link and the thread stays — resolved or open, version by version.
Open a live demoQuestions
- Can clients comment on a Figma file without a Figma account?
- No. Figma requires a signed-in account to post comments, even on files set to 'Anyone with the link can view.' Clients can see the design, but the comment tool is blocked behind a login. The practical fix most designers use is exporting the frame and sharing it via a tool that allows annotation without an account.
- Can Figma viewers leave comments?
- Yes — anyone with at least 'can view' access can comment, as long as they're signed in to Figma. The permission level (viewer vs editor) doesn't restrict commenting, but being logged in is required. An anonymous viewer with only a share link cannot comment.
- How do I comment on a Figma prototype?
- Open the prototype link and make sure the Figma toolbar is visible (it must show the UI chrome — if the toolbar is hidden, the comment icon is too). Press C or click the speech bubble to enter comment mode, click the spot on the frame you want to flag, type, and post. You need to be signed in to Figma.
- How do I get feedback on a Figma design from someone without Figma?
- Export the frame as a PNG or PDF and share it via a review link. The person opens it in their browser and leaves comments pinned to the exact element — no account on their end. This is the standard workaround for client-facing review because Figma's native guest commenting doesn't exist.
- How do I resolve comments in Figma?
- Click the comment pin to open the thread, then click the checkmark (✓) icon. The comment is marked resolved and hidden from the active list. You can view resolved comments by toggling 'Show resolved comments' in the comment panel. Resolved comments stay in the file's history — they're not deleted.
- Why can't my collaborator see my Figma comments?
- Most likely they're viewing a prototype with the toolbar hidden, which removes the comment UI entirely. Check the share link settings and ensure 'Show Figma UI' is enabled. If they're on a file link, they need to be signed in to Figma and have at least view access. If they only have the share link but no Figma account, they can see the design but not the comments.
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Share one link. They comment on the exact spot — no account, always the current version.