
How to Add and Manage Website Pages in Squarespace: A Complete Guide
The Pages panel is where you add and organize your website's structure, navigation, and system settings. Here's everything you need to manage your site effectively:
Main Sections
- Main Navigation: Primary menu displaying your site's most important pages
- Unlinked: Pages accessible only via direct URL
- System Pages: Built-in pages like 404 and checkout
- Site Tools: Advanced customization options
- Trash: Recently deleted pages
- Manage Comments (if activated)
Basic Operations
- Adding Pages
- Click + at the top of any navigation section
- Choose your desired page type
- Organizing Pages
- Drag and drop pages to reorder
- Create dropdowns by nesting pages
- Pages appear in navigation as ordered in the panel
- Managing Pages
- Click the gear icon (⚙️) to access page settings
- Use the trash icon to delete pages
- Search pages using the magnifying glass icon
System Pages Include:
- 404 Error Page
- Checkout Page
- Lock Screen
- Password Protection Pages
Site Tools Features:
- Custom CSS
- Code Injection
- Notification Bar
- Promotional Pop-up
- Mobile Info Bar
- Cookie Settings
Important Tips:
- Homepage is marked with a house icon
- Unlinked pages won't appear in navigation menus
- Deleted pages remain in Trash for 30 days
- Mobile navigation automatically adapts for smaller screens
- Secondary and footer navigation available in v7.0 templates
- Member-only pages require membership activation
For the mobile app:
- Access Pages via More > Pages
- Add pages using + or Add button
- Manage pages by tapping ... or gear icon
- Delete by swiping left or tapping trash
Remember: Keep main navigation focused on essential pages to help visitors navigate effectively.
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