
Mobile Start Subscription: Your Guide to Convert Website Trial to Paid
Mobile Start subscriptions let you upgrade your Squarespace trial website through the iOS app. These 30-day subscriptions don't auto-renew and provide an easy entry point to paid Squarespace features.
Available Plans:
- Personal Mobile Start
- Business Mobile Start
- E-Commerce Basic Mobile Start
- E-Commerce Advanced Mobile Start
Eligibility Requirements:
- Website must be in trial phase or previously used Mobile Start
- Must upgrade through iOS app (not available on Android)
- Standard subscription websites are not eligible
Key Terms:
- 30-day duration with no auto-renewal
- Can purchase one additional month after expiration
- Cannot switch between different Mobile Start plans
- Must maintain same plan or upgrade to standard subscription
Feature Limitations:
- No Email Campaigns beyond trial
- No Getty Images
- No Google Workspace
- No domain registration/transfer
- No Point of Sale
- No Acuity Scheduling
How to Upgrade:
- Open Squarespace iOS app
- Tap More > Settings > Payment
- Select subscription and review features
- Tap Buy and confirm with Apple ID
- Check email for purchase confirmation
After Expiration:
- Brief grace period keeps website active
- Must choose to:
- Purchase another 30-day Mobile Start subscription
- Upgrade to standard subscription
- Let website expire (content will be deleted)
Cancellation:
- Request refund through Apple (not Squarespace)
- Set website to Private to hide from visitors
- Cannot convert back to Mobile Start after switching to standard subscription
Note: Discount codes cannot be used with Mobile Start subscriptions. For additional payment settings or subscription management, use the desktop version.
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