Squarespace Common Error Messages: A Troubleshooting Guide

Squarespace Common Error Messages: A Troubleshooting Guide

By Michael Turner

December 31, 2024 at 05:32 AM

Squarespace error messages are commonly encountered issues that can be easily resolved. Here's how to fix the most frequent errors:

Account Errors

  • If billing emails bounce: Update your email address and check for typos
  • Verify billing subscriptions are active
  • Contact support if emails aren't being received

Browser and Security Issues

  • For IP blocking: Complete CAPTCHA on demo site (block removed within 6 hours)
  • For domain access issues: Check DNS settings and nameservers
  • Enable cookies in your browser
  • Clear browser cache
  • Use supported browsers
  • Disable interfering extensions

Commerce Errors

  • Products must have at least one variant
  • Store pages limited to 200 items maximum
  • PayPal refunds only possible within 180 days
  • For Stripe errors, disable browser extensions
  • Ensure payment processor accounts are properly connected

Domain Issues

  • Avoid subdomain conflicts by removing existing connections first
  • "Squarespace" cannot be used in domain names
  • Ensure domains are properly claimed and connected
  • Verify DNS records are correctly configured

Login and Access Issues

  • Use email/password if third-party login fails
  • Reactivate expired websites through Owner Login
  • Only one person should edit a page at a time

File Restrictions

  • Images: Maximum 20MB
  • Digital downloads: Maximum 300MB
  • Supported formats: .jpg, .gif, .png

For unresolved issues, contact Squarespace support with detailed steps and screenshots of the error message.

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