Links are essential elements of any website. This guide helps you troubleshoot common link-related issues on your site.

Common Link Problems and Solutions

Login Screen Appears When clicking a link shows a login page, the URL likely contains "/config#/", which is an editing URL. To fix this:

• Get the public URL from your live site
• Replace the editing URL with the public URL in your link

Wrong Domain Display If links point to example.squarespace.com instead of your primary domain:

• Reselect the page in the link editor
• Verify your primary domain settings
• Note: The embedded domain will always show while editing

404 Errors When links lead to "Page Not Found" errors:

• Check for URL changes or typos
• Update all affected links manually
• Set up URL redirects if needed

Imported Content Links For broken links from imported content:

• Reset old links on new pages
• Use the link editor to search for corresponding pages
• Set up URL redirects as needed

Fixing Different Link Types

Web Address Links For external URLs:

1. Copy the target page URL
2. Test in incognito window
3. Update link in editor
4. Verify functionality

Site Content Links For internal page links:

1. Open link editor
2. Search for target page
3. Select correct page from results
4. Test link functionality

Category/Tag Links When linking to categories or tags:

• Use built-in linking method
• Maintain exact case sensitivity
• Example: Use "/Recipe" not "/recipe"

Anchor Links For page jump links:

• Ensure proper anchor placement
• Verify anchor ID matches link
• Test functionality across different devices

Remember to always test your links in a private browsing window to ensure they work properly for all visitors.

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