How to Duplicate a Squarespace Site
TL;DR:
- Duplicating creates a new site with the original's structure and design
- You need owner or admin permissions to duplicate a site
- Billing plans, domains, and some settings don't copy over
- The duplicate starts as a trial site needing its own subscription
You can duplicate any Squarespace site you own or manage, but there are limits on what transfers over. Here's how to do it and what to expect.
Prerequisites for Duplicating a Site
You need owner or administrator permissions on the site you want to copy. This matters because whoever starts the duplication automatically becomes the owner of the new site.
Steps to Duplicate a Squarespace Site
- Access your account dashboard – Log in and head to your main dashboard where all your sites are listed
- Find your site – Locate the site you want to duplicate and click the three dots (…) next to it
- Click 'Duplicate Website' – The new site will appear at the top of your dashboard with "(Copy)" added to the title
- Wait for it to finish – Duplication time depends on how much content your original site has
The duplicate starts as a trial site. You can upgrade it to a paid plan whenever you're ready.
What Gets Copied
Content and design elements:
- All pages and their layouts
- Text content and images
- Site title and logo
- Template and styling
- Blog posts and other collection items
What needs manual fixing:
- URL slugs might have extra characters added
- Some custom settings may need reconfiguring
- Template settings should be double-checked
What Doesn't Get Copied
Several important elements don't transfer over:
Billing and subscriptions:
- Domain registrations
- Premium plan subscriptions
- Any third-party service billing
Site settings:
- Analytics connections
- Contributor permissions
- Third-party integrations
- Member area settings (if your original site had this feature)
Important Limitations
Sites with more than 100 pages can't be duplicated due to Squarespace's restrictions. If you hit this limit, you'll need to reduce your page count first or build the new site manually.
Member Sites functionality won't carry over even if your original site had it enabled. You'll need to set this up fresh on the duplicate and get the right subscription plan.
FAQs
Can I duplicate a site with all its original settings?
No, certain settings and integrations need manual setup on the new site.
What happens if my original site has more than 100 pages?
Sites with more than 100 pages can't be duplicated. You'll need to reduce the page count first.
Do changes to the duplicate affect the original site?
No, they operate as completely separate sites once duplicated.
Jargon Buster
Trial Site – A free version of a Squarespace site that lets you build and test before paying for a subscription
Domain Subscriptions – The annual fees for your website address (like yoursite.com)
Collection Items – Blog posts, products, events, or other content managed through Squarespace's collection system
Wrap-up
Duplicating a Squarespace site saves time when you want to maintain design consistency or start a new project with a similar foundation. Just remember that billing, domains, and some settings need individual attention on the new site.
The process is straightforward, but plan for some manual work afterward to get everything configured properly.
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