Disqus comments work differently than Squarespace's built-in commenting system, being URL-specific and requiring user accounts. Here's how to set it up:

Before Starting

• Ensure you use consistent URLs, as comments only appear for the specific URL configured
• Add your secure (https) domain to Disqus as trusted
• Comments won't transfer from Squarespace's system to Disqus

Create a Disqus Shortname:

1. Log in to Disqus
2. Click "Add Disqus to your site"
3. Select "I want to install Disqus on my site"
4. Enter your site name (becomes your shortname)
5. Choose a category
6. Click "Create Site"
7. Subscribe to a Disqus plan
8. Select "Squarespace" as platform
9. Copy your shortname

Add Disqus to Squarespace:

1. Open blog preferences
2. Paste Disqus shortname
3. Click Save
4. Enable comments in Comment Settings
5. Verify comments are enabled on individual posts

Troubleshooting:

• If comments don't appear, ensure:
  • You have a Disqus Website account (not User account)
  • Shortname is correctly added to blog preferences
  • URLs match between Disqus and site access
  • Template doesn't use Ajax loading

Usage:

• Visitors must log in via Disqus, Facebook, Twitter, or Google
• Comments only appear on the URL registered with Disqus
• Customize appearance through Disqus settings
• Previous Squarespace comments won't transfer to Disqus

For additional support, consult Disqus documentation or contact their support team directly.

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