A deleted Squarespace site permanently removes all content and data from their system. This guide explains the deletion process and its consequences.

Impact of Site Deletion:

• All site content and visitor data becomes unrecoverable
• Site disappears from account dashboard
• Third-party domains automatically disconnect
• Previous invoices become unavailable
• Legal/financial data may be retained as required by law

Subscription Cancellation vs. Deletion:

• Canceling only takes site offline and stops payments
• Site remains recoverable until manual deletion
• Trial sites auto-delete after period of inactivity
• 7-day email warning sent before trial deletion

Deleting Individual Content:

• Pages/posts move to trash for 30-day recovery period
• Visitors see 404 errors for deleted content
• Empty trash to permanently remove items
• Set up URL redirects to prevent broken links

Before Deleting Your Site:

• Export content to XML file
• Download/copy important text and images
• Cancel active subscription
• Cancel/transfer Squarespace domain
• Cancel associated services (Google Workspace, email campaigns, etc.)

Deletion Steps:

1. Select correct site from dashboard
2. Access Billing panel
3. Click "Delete Site" (only visible for expired/canceled sites)
4. Confirm deletion through warning prompts

Recovery Options:

• Recently expired/canceled sites may be recoverable
• Contact Squarespace support for restoration attempts
• Recovery success depends on time elapsed since deletion

Consider setting site to private or password-protected as temporary alternatives to deletion.

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