From Template to Launch.
The tutorial checklist below will guide you through customising your template and launching your site. Each step links to Squarespace's support docs — work through them in order or jump to what you need.
How to access your Squarespace (SQSP) Template
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Accept invitation sent to your email
Click the access link OR the 'ACCEPT INVITATION' button provided in the email.
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Follow the option that suits you:
- Option 1: If you don't already have an account, a pop-up window will appear and prompt you to create a Squarespace account.
- Option 2: If you already have a Squarespace account: Once you accept the invitation, the template will appear on your account dashboard.
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You're in!
Once you're successfully logged in, it will take you to the home section of your Squarespace account. Click on EDIT SITE button to start editing.
✺ MODULE 1
Getting Started
Get familiar with these 3 screens — you'll be seeing them quite often.
DASHBOARD
This is the main menu where your template(s) are displayed.
How to access: Visit link https://account.squarespace.com ⇲
OR Click on the logo circle at the bottom left corner of the Site Menu.
SITE MENU (Left Panel)
This is where you'll find the Website tab to edit your template, Email Campaigns (if you plan to use them), Contacts, Analytics and more.
How to access: On your dashboard, select your template, which will direct you to the Site Menu.
Click on the 'Website' tab to access your website 'Pages' and Site Styles. Click on 'Edit' to start playing and customising.
more about Site Menu ⇲SITE STYLES (Right Panel)
A global panel that allows you to change fonts, colours, spacing, and other design elements across your entire site.
more about Site Styles ⇲✺ MODULE 2
Sitewide Settings
(At this point, you should already have your contents (images and copy texts) ready to be implemented.)
✺ MODULE 3 – PAGES CONTENT
How to customise pages
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• Add and edit a block
*Such as Text, Image, Line, Form, Newsletter, Social Links, etc. - • Pin a block to its section
- • Add anchor link to a section
- • Create a text link
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• Add and edit a block
✺ MODULE 4
Essential Settings
✺ MODULE 5
Test Everything
✺ MODULE 6
Pre-launch
✺ MODULE 7
Launch
✺ IN-DEPTH & HELPFUL LINKS