How to Restore Deleted Pages and Blog Posts
Deleted something by mistake? Don't panic. Squarespace keeps your deleted pages and blog posts for 30 days, so you can get them back if you act quickly.
TL;DR:
- You can restore deleted pages and blog posts within 30 days of deletion
- Pages are restored through the Pages panel's 'Deleted Pages' section
- Blog post restoration works differently on Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1
- Text blocks, page sections, and individual elements can't be restored once deleted
- Restored content needs to be republished manually
Getting Back a Deleted Page
If you've deleted a page in the last 30 days, here's how to restore it:
- Go to the Pages panel in your site dashboard
- Scroll to the bottom and look for 'Deleted Pages'
- If you don't see this option, there's nothing to restore
- Hover over the page you want back and click 'Restore'
- Confirm when the popup appears
Quick tip: Restored pages land in the 'Not linked' section of your navigation. You'll need to drag them to where you want them to appear in your menu.
Restoring a Deleted Blog Post
The process depends on whether you're using Squarespace 7.1 or 7.0.
For Squarespace 7.1:
- Open the Pages panel
- Click on your blog page
- Scroll down and click 'Deleted Posts'
- Hover over the post you want back
- Click the three dots (…) and select 'Restore'
- Confirm your choice
For Squarespace 7.0:
- Go to the Pages panel
- Click on your blog page
- Look for the trash can icon at the bottom and click it
- Hover over the post you want and click 'Restore'
- Confirm when prompted
Publishing Your Restored Blog Post
Restored posts come back as drafts, so you'll need to publish them again:
- Find the restored post in your blog's side panel
- Click to edit it
- Make any changes you need
- Click 'Publish' (7.1) or 'Save & Publish' (7.0)
What You Can't Get Back
Some content types can't be restored once they're gone:
Text and blocks – If you delete text or blocks and then close the editor, they're gone for good.
Page sections – Individual sections of a page can't be restored once deleted.
Collection items – Apart from blog posts, other collection items like events or products can't be recovered.
Old deletions – Anything deleted more than 30 days ago is permanently gone.
This is why it's worth double-checking before you delete anything complex or time-consuming to recreate.
FAQs
Can I restore something deleted over 30 days ago?
No, Squarespace only keeps deleted content for 30 days. After that, it's permanently removed.
What happens to restored pages in my navigation?
Restored pages appear in the 'Not linked' section. You'll need to drag them to the right spot in your navigation menu.
Why don't I see a 'Deleted Pages' option?
If there's no 'Deleted Pages' section, it means you don't have any deleted pages that can be restored.
Do restored blog posts go live immediately?
No, they come back as drafts. You need to edit and republish them manually.
Jargon Buster
Pages panel – The section of your Squarespace dashboard where you manage your site's pages and navigation.
Collection items – Different types of content in Squarespace, including blog posts, events, products, and gallery images.
Not linked section – The area in your Pages panel where pages exist but don't appear in your site's navigation menu.
Wrap-up
Squarespace's 30-day recovery window gives you a safety net for deleted pages and blog posts. The key is acting quickly and knowing where to look. Remember that smaller elements like text blocks and page sections can't be restored, so it's worth being extra careful with those deletions.
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