Squarespace Payments offers different permission levels to manage your store's financial operations and access. Here's what you need to know about each role:

Payments Account Owner

• Created automatically when setting up Squarespace Payments
• Has complete access to payment settings and financial data
• Can manage payouts and banking information
• Initially assigned to the person who creates the Payments account

Website Owner & Administrator

• Can create a Squarespace Payments account
• Have access to store management features
• Can view orders and process refunds
• Cannot access sensitive payment settings unless also Payments Account Owner

Shop Management

• Can manage products and inventory
• Process orders and handle customer service
• Cannot access payment settings or financial data
• Limited to day-to-day store operations

Permission Transfers

• Payments account ownership can be transferred between editors
• Only possible for editors with appropriate permission levels
• Must contact Squarespace support to initiate transfer
• New owner must have Website Owner or Administrator status

Key Points:

• Only one person can be Payments Account Owner
• Website Owners/Administrators can create but may not own Payments account
• Shop Management role focuses on operational tasks only
• Permission changes require proper authorization and support assistance

Each role serves specific functions in managing your online store, with clear boundaries between financial control and operational management.

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