How to Display Your Domain in the Secure Checkout Area: A Complete Guide

How to Display Your Domain in the Secure Checkout Area: A Complete Guide

By Michael Thompson

February 25, 2025 at 05:37 PM

Payment processing takes place on a secure, custom checkout page under your domain name (e.g., https://yourdomain.com/checkout), creating a streamlined and trustworthy shopping experience for your customers.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Custom domain or subdomain (including Squarespace domains, transferred domains, third-party domains, and subdomains)
  • SSL enabled with "Secure" setting

For Sites Without Custom Domains Checkout occurs on your integrated domain: https://youraccountid.squarespace.com/checkout

Verifying Your Checkout Settings

  1. Access the Checkout menu
  2. Check "Payment on your domain" section
  3. Confirm your domain appears as https://yourdomain.com/checkout

Common Issues & Solutions

Wrong Checkout Domain Showing

  • If you see your integrated domain during test purchases while logged in, use an incognito window to view the actual buyer experience
  • If issues persist, verify your checkout settings:
    • Navigate to Checkout menu
    • Review "Displaying your domain in the checkout area"
    • Ensure SSL settings are correct under Developer Tools > SSL > Secure (Preferred)

404 Page After Checkout

  • Occurs when website is set to "Private"
  • Orders still process successfully
  • Solution: Set website to "Public"

Note: This feature activates automatically when eligibility requirements are met, ensuring a professional and secure checkout experience for your customers.

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