How to Invite and Manage Website Editors in Squarespace

How to Invite and Manage Website Editors in Squarespace

By Michael Turner

December 10, 2024 at 11:25 PM

Inviting editors to your Squarespace site allows others to help manage and edit your website content. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to add and manage editors effectively.

Before Adding Editors:

  • Only owners and administrators can invite editors
  • Personal subscriptions allow one additional editor
  • Other plans support unlimited editors
  • Multiple simultaneous editors may overwrite each other's changes
  • Administrator rights are required for placeholder pages

How to Invite an Editor on Computer:

  1. Open "Permissions & Ownership" menu
  2. Click "Invite Editor"
  3. Enter editor's name and email address
  4. Set permissions by toggling appropriate switches
  5. Click "Invite" to send invitation

How to Invite an Editor on Squarespace App:

  1. Tap More → Settings → Permissions
  2. Tap "Invite Editor"
  3. Enter editor's name and email address
  4. Toggle desired permission switches
  5. Tap Send

If Invitation Email Not Received:

  • Ask editor to check spam folder
  • Search for [email protected]
  • Access invitation link through Sent Invitations

Managing Pending Invitations:

  1. Access Sent Invitations section
  2. Click/tap on editor's name to modify permissions
  3. Use Remove Invitation option to revoke access
  4. Resend invitation if needed

Important Notes:

  • Editors must have a Squarespace account or create one
  • Permissions can be modified before or after acceptance
  • Coordinate with editors to avoid conflicting changes
  • Enterprise solutions available for bulk management
  • Domain-only accounts have different editor settings

Next Steps After Invitation:

  • Share the Accepting Editor Invitation guide
  • Adjust permissions as needed
  • Allow editors to customize their profiles
  • Monitor and manage editor access regularly

This streamlined process ensures smooth collaboration while maintaining proper website security and access control.

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