How to Share Page URLs Securely on Squarespace: A Guide
To share pages from your site, you have several reliable methods to get the correct URL:
Private Browsing Method (For Navigation Pages):
- Open a private browsing window
- Visit your site without logging in
- Navigate to the desired page
- Copy the URL from the address bar
Full Preview Method (For Off-nav Pages):
- Log into your site
- Go to the desired page
- Click the arrow at the top left for full preview
- Copy the URL from the address bar
Important URL Considerations:
- Never share URLs containing "/config/" as these are admin-only links
- Replace predefined domains with custom domains before sharing
- Example: Change "predefined-domain.squarespace.com/blog" to "customdomain.com/blog"
Special URL Rules:
- Blog Homepage: Skip the "/blog" slug if the blog is your homepage Example: "example.com/post-title" instead of "example.com/blog/post-title"
- Portfolio Homepage: Skip the "/portfolio" slug if portfolio is your homepage Example: "example.com/subpage-title" instead of "example.com/portfolio/subpage-title"
For Images and Files:
- Share the page URL containing the asset rather than direct image/file URLs
- Direct file URLs (starting with images.squarespace-cdn.com) cannot be modified
Tips for Social Media Sharing:
- Set up automatic social media sharing for new content
- Configure a social sharing logo for consistent branding
- Ensure proper image previews by setting featured images
These methods ensure your shared links work correctly for all visitors while maintaining proper branding and accessibility.