How to add an Administrator to your Squarespace website (and why you should)
If you’re working with a Squarespace designer or developer, one of the first steps is giving them Administrator access. This allows them to update your site, troubleshoot issues, and work efficiently behind the scenes while you remain the owner of your site with full control.
Why Squarespace Specialists Ask for Administrator Access
Squarespace professionals don’t just change colours or fix typos. With the right access, they can help your website:
Improve performance and mobile responsiveness
Fix page-level or settings-level issues
Clean up outdated or hidden content
Connect tools like scheduling, email marketing, and e-commerce
Support real business goals, not just aesthetics
This work often requires access to areas only Administrators can see like Design settings, Integrations, Connected Accounts, and advanced configuration options.
You remain the site owner, and you can remove or adjust permissions at any time.
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Understanding Squarespace Roles
Squarespace lets you choose different permission levels when inviting someone to collaborate:
Administrator – Full access to design, pages, settings, and integrations
Website or Content Editor – Can edit content but not deeper settings
Store Manager – Handles e-commerce tasks
Billing – Manages subscription details
Designers and developers typically need Administrator access to complete their work without unnecessary delays, which keeps your project moving smoothly.
Step-by-Step: How to Add an Administrator
Follow these steps in your Squarespace dashboard:
1. Go to account.squarespace.com and sign in to your account.
2. In the Home menu, click Settings (gear icon).
3. Scroll and select Permissions & Ownership.
4. Click Invite Contributor and enter the person’s email address.
5. Select Administrator from the list of available roles.
6. Click Invite. They’ll receive an email and can log in once they accept.
Best Practices for a Smooth Collaboration
Work with Squarespace-experienced professionals
People who specialise in Squarespace understand its design tools, responsive behaviour, editor quirks, and built-in integrations. This saves you time and ensures clean, future-friendly setup.
Keep ownership on your account
Always keep site ownership, domain, and billing under your own login. Contributors should have their own accounts. Never share your password.
Update access when the project wraps up
You can remove or downgrade a contributor role any time in Settings → Permissions & Ownership.
Final Thoughts
Adding an Administrator is a simple, secure step that helps your Squarespace designer or developer do their best work. You maintain full ownership, and they get the access needed to improve your site efficiently, professionally, and with fewer roadblocks.
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