How to Add and Manage Link Navigation in Squarespace

How to Add and Manage Link Navigation in Squarespace

By Michael Turner

December 3, 2024 at 11:25 PM

To add links to your navigation menu, follow these simple steps:

Add a New Link

  1. Open the Pages panel
  2. Click the + icon next to your desired section
  3. Select "Link" from the menu
  4. Enter your Link Title
  5. Choose your link type from the drop-down menu

Types of Links You Can Add

External Web Address:

  • Select "URL" from the drop-down
  • Enter the website address
  • Toggle "Open link in new tab" if desired
  • Click Save

Email Address:

  • Select "Email" from the drop-down
  • Enter recipient's email address
  • Optional: Add CC, BCC, Subject, and Body text
  • Click Save

Phone Number:

  • Select "Phone" from the drop-down
  • Enter the phone number with country/area code
  • Choose Call or Text option
  • Click Save

File:

  • Select "File" from the drop-down
  • Upload your file or select from existing files
  • Toggle "Open in new tab" if desired
  • Click Save

Categories and Tags:

  • Use the drop-down menu to select specific categories or tags
  • Choose the desired category/tag
  • Click Save

Managing Links

To add a link to a dropdown:

  • Create the link first
  • Drag it into the existing dropdown menu
  • Or click "Add page" under the dropdown

To remove a link:

  1. Open the Pages panel
  2. Hover over the link
  3. Click the trash can icon
  4. Confirm deletion

Note: When linking to content on your own site, add the page directly to navigation instead of creating a separate link. For filtered collections, use category and tag linking options.

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