Social Media Integration: How to Connect Social Networks to Your Squarespace Site

Social Media Integration: How to Connect Social Networks to Your Squarespace Site

By Michael Chen

January 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM

Connect your social media accounts to enhance your site's functionality and reach. Here's how to do it:

Key Benefits:

  • Display social media content on your site
  • Auto-share new site content
  • Link to your social profiles

Requirements:

  • Valid login credentials for each social account
  • Logged out of all accounts before adding multiple accounts from the same platform

Available Platforms:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr
  • 500px
  • ChowNow
  • Dropbox (7.0 sites)
  • Foursquare Swarm
  • Flickr
  • Google Search Console
  • SmugMug (7.0 sites)

How to Connect Accounts:

  1. Open Connected Accounts panel
  2. Click "Connect Account"
  3. Select desired platform
  4. Log in and approve permissions

Managing Connected Accounts:

Reset Data:

  • Click "Reset Data" to refresh feeds
  • Wait a few minutes before refreshing your browser

Data Reset, Save, Disconnect buttons

Data Reset, Save, Disconnect buttons

Disconnect Accounts:

  1. Open Connected Accounts panel
  2. Select account to remove
  3. Click "Disconnect"
  4. Confirm removal

Troubleshooting Disabled Accounts:

  1. Log out of the affected platform
  2. Open Connected Accounts panel
  3. Disconnect the problematic account
  4. Reconnect using updated credentials
  5. Grant all necessary permissions

After Connection:

  • Review platform-specific settings
  • Set up social sharing for new content
  • Add Instagram blocks to display posts
  • Configure social icons for profile links

Remember: Disconnecting accounts removes them from all site areas, including sharing options and social media blocks.

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