How to Add and Manage Social Media Icons in Squarespace: A Complete Guide

How to Add and Manage Social Media Icons in Squarespace: A Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

January 9, 2025 at 08:43 AM

Adding social media icons to your website allows visitors to easily find and follow your online presence across different platforms. Here's how to add and manage them effectively:

Adding Social Media Icons

  1. Open the social media links panel
  2. Scroll to "Add social media or email link"
  3. Paste your profile URL or email address
  4. Press Enter
  5. Repeat for additional platforms

Row of social media icons

Row of social media icons

Icon Placement Options

  • Integrated social media icons (header location in v7.1)
  • Social media link blocks (can be added anywhere)
  • Homepage integration (varies by design)

Managing Your Icons

To edit icons:

  • Hover over the icon and click Edit
  • Drag and drop to reorder
  • Check/uncheck "Show social media icons" to control visibility
  • Click Delete to remove an icon completely

Supported Platforms

Popular platforms include:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X (Twitter)
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Pinterest
  • Snapchat
  • Discord
  • Twitch

Additional platforms supported:

  • 500px
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Bandsintown
  • Behance
  • CodePen
  • Dribbble
  • Flickr
  • GitHub
  • Goodreads
  • Medium
  • Reddit
  • Spotify
  • Vimeo
  • VSCO
  • Yelp
  • And many more

Important Notes:

  • Unrecognized URLs will show a generic link icon
  • Email addresses will display an email icon
  • Icons appear left-to-right in most templates (right-to-left in Flatiron)
  • Changes made in any area reflect site-wide
  • For accounts connected before March 21, 2019, manage visibility in the connected accounts panel

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