Site privacy is enabled by default on Squarespace test sites, limiting access to site owners and collaborators. Other visitors will see a login page instead of your content. Since test sites aren't indexed by search engines, they're only accessible through direct links.

To share your trial site while maintaining privacy, enable site-wide password protection. This keeps the site hidden from search engines while allowing visitors to access it with the password you set.

Accessing Your Test Site as an Owner

1. Visit your site's URL (found in the "Welcome to Squarespace" email)
2. Click the login button
3. Enter your Squarespace credentials

Sharing Your Site with Visitors

1. Set up a site-wide password
2. Share your integrated domain (without /config at the end)
3. Provide the password to intended visitors

This method allows others to view your site without granting them editing permissions. It's also useful for testing your site across different devices and browsers, giving you the visitor's perspective.

To make your site public, upgrade to a paid plan when you're ready to launch.

Best practices:

• Use a strong, memorable password
• Share the domain and password separately
• Remove the password protection after upgrading
• Test the visitor experience yourself first

This secure sharing method ensures your test site remains private while still allowing controlled access for feedback and review.

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