Squarespace Common Error Messages and Troubleshooting Guide

Squarespace Common Error Messages and Troubleshooting Guide

By Michael Turner

December 31, 2024 at 06:37 AM

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:

  1. Complete CAPTCHA on Squarespace demo site
  2. Check domain DNS settings
  3. 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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