How to Manage Squarespace Permissions
Running a small business means you’re constantly balancing tasks—client work, marketing, admin, and yes, your website. At some point, you may want help updating pages, publishing blog posts, or managing content. When that happens, the easiest solution can feel like sharing your Squarespace login.
But that’s not the best—or safest—approach.
Squarespace has a built-in feature that lets you add contributors with their own login and permissions, so you stay in control of your website while delegating tasks confidently. In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to do that, step by step.
Follow the instructions below or watch the video tutorial.
Why You Shouldn’t Share Your Squarespace Login
Sharing your login might seem harmless, especially if you trust the person helping you. But it creates unnecessary risks.
When you share one login:
• You lose visibility into who made changes
• You can’t control what areas someone accesses
• You have to change your password if access needs to be removed
Squarespace solves this problem by allowing you to invite contributors, each with their own email and permission level.
What Is a Squarespace Contributor?
A contributor is anyone you invite to help manage your site. Each contributor logs in with their own email, has access only to the permissions you assign, and can be removed at any time.
This setup works well for virtual assistants, marketing partners, web designers, and team members posting blog updates.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Log in to Your Squarespace Dashboard
Sign in to Squarespace and select the website where you want to add a team member.
2. Go to Settings → Permissions & Ownership
Click the Settings gear icon, then choose Permissions & Ownership from the menu.
3. Click “Invite Contributor”
Enter your teammate’s name and email address. Squarespace will send them an email invitation titled “New Squarespace contributor invitation.”
4. Choose the Right Permission Level
Select the level of access that matches their role. Administrator access allows full site management except transferring ownership, while other roles limit access to specific areas.
5. Send the Invitation
Click Invite. Your teammate will receive an email with instructions to accept access.
6. Confirm Access
Once accepted, their role and name will appear under Permissions & Ownership in your dashboard.
Bonus Tip: Remove Access Anytime
If someone no longer needs access, simply return to Permissions & Ownership, select their name, and remove them. No password changes required.
Final Thoughts
Delegating website tasks doesn’t mean giving up control. Using contributor permissions keeps your site secure and your workflow efficient.
If you’d like help managing your Squarespace site or setting things up the right way from the start, request a free consultation.
