Setting up Disqus comments on your site requires two main steps: creating a Disqus shortname and implementing it on your Squarespace site.

Create Your Disqus Shortname

1. Log in to Disqus and click "Add Disqus to site"
2. Click "Get Started"
3. Select "I want to install Disqus on my site"
4. Enter your site name (this becomes your shortname)
5. Select a category and click "Create site"
6. Choose a plan or start a trial
7. Select "Squarespace" as your platform
8. Copy your Disqus shortname

Implement Disqus on Squarespace

1. Open your site's blog preferences panel
2. Paste your Disqus shortname in the designated field
3. Save your changes
4. Enable comments in Comment Settings
5. Verify comments are enabled on individual posts

Important Considerations

• Comments are URL-specific
• Use HTTPS version of your main domain as trusted domain
• Visitors need a Disqus, Facebook, Twitter, or Google account to comment
• Existing Squarespace comments won't transfer to Disqus

Troubleshooting

If comments don't appear, verify:

• You created a Disqus Website account (not User account)
• Your shortname is correctly added to blog preferences
• Comments are enabled on individual posts
• You're viewing the site on the same URL registered with Disqus

Note: Ajax-enabled templates may affect Disqus comment display. For further customization options, consult Disqus documentation.

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