How to Enable Custom Domain Checkout for Your Squarespace Store

How to Enable Custom Domain Checkout for Your Squarespace Store

By Michael Chen

February 25, 2025 at 05:36 PM

Secure checkout pages on your domain create a seamless purchasing experience for customers. Here's how to set it up and troubleshoot common issues.

Requirements for Domain Checkout

To display checkout pages on your domain, you need:

  • A custom domain or subdomain
  • SSL enabled with "Secure" setting
  • Domain can be Squarespace-managed, transferred, or third-party connected

The checkout URL will show as:

https://yourdomain.com/checkout

For sites without custom domains, checkout displays as:

https://youraccountid.squarespace.com/checkout

Verifying Domain Checkout Status

  1. Go to Checkout settings
  2. Look under "Payment on your domain"
  3. If you see your custom domain URL, it's active

Common Issues & Solutions

Checkout Domain Not Showing

  • Test in incognito mode to see actual buyer view
  • Check SSL settings are set to "Secure"
  • Verify domain connection is active

404 Errors After Checkout

  • Usually occurs when site is set to "Private"
  • Orders still process successfully
  • Set site to "Public" to resolve

SSL Configuration Steps

  1. Open developer tools
  2. Click SSL
  3. Select "Secure (Preferred)" under Security settings

When properly configured, customers enjoy a consistent shopping experience entirely on your domain, enhancing trust and professionalism.

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