Squarespace Site Privacy Guide: How to Check and Manage Your Site's Visibility Status
Site visibility and activation can be checked and customized in just a few simple steps.
Trial Sites
- Private by default
- Only visible to site owners and collaborators
- Not discoverable by search engines
- Can be shared via direct link
- Optional global password protection available
Paid Sites
- Can be made public or kept private
- Check status: Settings > Site Availability
- Site is active when set to "Public"
Online Store Activation
- Requires connected payment processor
- Without payment processing, checkout shows "closed" message
- Store becomes fully functional once payment processor is connected
Published Changes Visibility These changes require saving to become visible:
- Design page edits
- Blog posts, events, and products modifications
- Page descriptions and configurations
- Style and design settings
- Content block areas
These changes appear instantly after page refresh:
- Gallery images
- Album tracks
- Navigation menu updates
Privacy Management
- Newly upgraded sites can remain private
- Use global password for limited access
- Remove indexed content using Google Search Console
- Prevent search engine indexing through site settings
For maximum control over your site's visibility, regularly check your site availability settings and ensure all desired privacy measures are in place before making your site public.
Note: Search engines may take time to reflect visibility changes. Managing search engine listings requires direct interaction with search platforms like Google Search Console.