Comprehensive Guide to Squarespace Collaborator Permissions and Access Levels

Comprehensive Guide to Squarespace Collaborator Permissions and Access Levels

By Michael Turner

November 20, 2024 at 06:01 PM

Squarespace collaborator permissions allow team members to manage different aspects of your website based on assigned roles. Here's what you need to know about managing permissions effectively.

Key Points:

  • Multiple roles can be assigned to one collaborator
  • Admins receive all available permissions
  • Basic authors can publish blog posts without full collaborator access
  • Parking page domains limited to one owner and admins only
  • Collaborators can be removed anytime

Available Permission Types:

Website and Online Store Permissions:

  • Analytics access (website and Commerce dashboards)
  • Comment moderation
  • Email Marketing management
  • Password-protected content viewing

Settings Access:

  • Billing management
  • Commerce features
  • Page and content editing
  • Design modifications
  • Resource library management
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Contact management
  • Marketing features

Billing Permissions Include:

  • Subscription management
  • Plan changes
  • Payment information updates
  • Invoice access
  • Trial period upgrades

Commerce Permissions:

  • Store admin rights for daily operations
  • Product management (except subscription products)
  • Website editor access for content changes

Content Management Access:

  • Page creation and editing
  • Block modifications
  • Design changes (admin only)
  • Template adjustments

Additional Features:

  • Resource library management
  • Analytics dashboard access
  • Contact database management
  • Marketing tool access

Email Notifications:

  • Automated emails based on permission level
  • Customizable notification preferences
  • Managed through collaborator profile
  • Separate settings for Acuity Scheduling

Enterprise Features:

  • Organization-level roles
  • Site-level permissions
  • Custom team management options

Tips for Permission Management:

  1. Assign only necessary permissions
  2. Regularly review collaborator access
  3. Use basic author roles for blog management
  4. Keep track of admin-level access
  5. Monitor notification settings

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