Developer Tools: A Guide to Advanced Website Settings and Security Features

Developer Tools: A Guide to Advanced Website Settings and Security Features

By Michael Chen

January 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM

External API keys allow you to connect services like Google Analytics, Amazon Associates, and Google reCAPTCHA to enhance your website's functionality and tracking capabilities.

Developer API keys enable software integrations through the Squarespace API. The Forms API (for Zapier integration) is available on Business and Commerce plans, while the Orders API requires an Advanced Commerce plan.

URL Mappings help redirect traffic from old pages to active ones, ensuring a seamless user experience when your site structure changes.

Site Protection includes clickjacking protection, defending against user interface spoofing attacks that could trick visitors into clicking malicious links.

The Default Text Editor can be set to either standard Text Blocks or Markdown Blocks, depending on your content creation preferences.

SSL certificates are provided free for all custom domains linked to Squarespace sites, ensuring secure connections for your visitors.

Image Metadata Import, when enabled, automatically imports EXIF/IPTC metadata from uploaded images, adding them as titles, descriptions, captions, and tags.

Developer Mode (version 7.0) lets you create custom templates using custom code, though this is a premium feature available only on specific plans.

To access these features:

  1. Open the Developer Tools panel
  2. Browse available settings
  3. Make desired changes
  4. Save to publish your modifications

Remember to review documentation for specific features, as some options are limited to premium plans or require additional setup.

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