
Squarespace Common Error Messages and Troubleshooting Guide
Account Access Issues
If billing emails are bouncing back:
- Update email address to fix any typos
- Verify billing subscriptions are active
- Contact support if still not receiving emails
Browser & Security Issues
For "Access Denied" errors:
- Complete CAPTCHA on Squarespace demo site
- Check domain DNS settings
- Use Squarespace nameservers for Squarespace domains
For site access problems:
- Verify domain connection
- Check SSL settings
- Try different network
- Clear browser cache
- Enable cookies
Commerce Issues
Product Management:
- Products must have at least one variant
- Store pages limited to 200 items
- Refresh page if concurrent edits occur
Payment Processing:
- PayPal refunds limited to 180 days
- Update payment methods if transactions fail
- Disable browser extensions for Stripe issues
- Enable cookies for checkout
Domain Issues
Common Problems:
- Avoid subdomain conflicts
- "Squarespace" cannot be in domain names
- Verify domain availability
- Check DNS records and nameservers
Login & Security
To resolve access issues:
- Use email/password if third-party login fails
- Reactivate expired sites
- Set different homepage before deletion
- Avoid simultaneous page editing
File Limitations
Maximum sizes:
- Images: 20MB
- Digital downloads: 300MB
- Accepted formats: .jpg, .gif, .png
For Social Sharing:
- Facebook debugger may show false errors
- Pinterest requires featured images
- Follow platform-specific guidelines
Contact support with screenshots and detailed steps if experiencing unlisted errors.
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