Upload and display PDF files on your Squarespace site using Issuu in four simple steps:

Step 1: Upload to Issuu

• Log into or create an Issuu account
• Click Upload in the left menu
• Drag and drop your PDF or select upload method

Step 2: Get Embed Code

• Navigate to Publications in left menu
• Select your PDF
• Click Share > Embed on Website

• Customize display settings
• Click Get Embed Code and copy the code

Step 3: Add to Squarespace

• Log into Squarespace
• Open your page editor
• Click an insert point
• Select Code from block menu
• Paste Issuu code

Step 4: Preview

• View page while logged out or in private browser
• Click PDF to open full-screen lightbox

Troubleshooting Tips:

• PDFs won't display in index pages (use iFrame option instead)
• May have display issues with Ajax loading templates
• Preview in private browser if you see "Script Disabled" message

Alternative PDF Display Options:

• Create text links to PDF files
• Add clickthrough URLs to images
• Use Squarespace's built-in file hosting

Note: Custom code implementations are not covered by Squarespace support. For additional help, consult Issuu's documentation or consider hiring a Squarespace Expert.

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