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- How to Duplicate Your Squarespace Site
- Before You Begin
- The Duplication Process
- Step 1: Access Your Dashboard
- Step 2: Wait for the Copy
- Step 3: Set Up Your New Site
- What Gets Copied
- What Doesn't Transfer
- Commerce Sites Need Extra Attention
- Member Sites Don't Transfer
- Common Questions
- Can I duplicate a site with more than 100 pages?
- Will my domain transfer to the new site?
- Can I sync changes between both sites?
- What happens to my email campaigns?
- Quick Reference
- Summary
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To duplicate a Squarespace site, access the dashboard, select 'Duplicate Website', and set up a new billing plan. Most content and design settings transfer, but domain connections, email campaigns, and member data require manual setup. Always test the duplicated site thoroughly before going live.
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How to Duplicate Your Squarespace Site
Before You Begin
Duplicating your Squarespace site creates a copy with the same design and structure, which is handy for testing new ideas or creating similar sites for different purposes. You'll need admin or owner permissions to do this.
Not every site can be duplicated. You can't duplicate sites with over 100 pages, sites using the Developer Platform, or sites with certain older features that Squarespace no longer supports.
The Duplication Process
Step 1: Access Your Dashboard
Head to your Squarespace Account Dashboard. Find the site you want to duplicate, click the three dots menu, and select 'Duplicate Website'.
Step 2: Wait for the Copy
Your duplicated site appears in the dashboard with "(Copy)" added to the title. If your original site has lots of content, this process might take a few minutes.
Step 3: Set Up Your New Site
The duplicated site starts as a trial. You'll need to set up a separate billing plan to make it live. Change the site title and URL to whatever works for your new project.
What Gets Copied
Most of your site transfers over:
- All pages and content
- Design settings and styling
- Site structure and navigation
- Templates and layouts
- Basic site settings
What Doesn't Transfer
Several important elements need manual setup:
- Domain connections
- Email campaigns and automation
- Commerce settings (payment methods, tax settings, inventory)
- Third-party integrations and custom code
- User permissions and contributor access
- Analytics connections
- Member area settings and member data
- Custom forms connected to external services
Commerce Sites Need Extra Attention
If you're duplicating a shop, you'll need to reconnect your payment processors, set up tax calculations again, and check all your product settings. Don't assume everything will work straight away.
Member Sites Don't Transfer
Member areas and all member data stay with the original site. You'll need to rebuild these from scratch on your duplicate.
Quick tip: Always test your duplicated site thoroughly before making it live. Check forms, payment systems, and any custom functionality to make sure everything works as expected.
Common Questions
Can I duplicate a site with more than 100 pages?
No, Squarespace limits duplication to sites under 100 pages due to system constraints.
Will my domain transfer to the new site?
No, domains stay connected to the original site. You'll need to purchase a new domain or connect an existing one to your duplicate.
Can I sync changes between both sites?
Once duplicated, the sites are completely separate. Changes to one won't affect the other.
What happens to my email campaigns?
Email campaigns don't transfer. You'll need to recreate them in the new site if needed.
Quick Reference
Site Duplication: Creating a copy of your Squarespace site with the same design and content
Trial Mode: The free testing period for new Squarespace sites before you add a paid plan
Contributor Permissions: Settings that control what different users can edit on your site
Member Sites: Private areas of your website that only registered members can access
Commerce Settings: All the configuration needed to sell products online, including payments and taxes
Summary
Site duplication gives you a solid starting point for new projects without building from scratch. Just remember that while the design and content copy over, most of the behind-the-scenes connections and settings need manual setup. Budget extra time to reconnect integrations, test functionality, and configure any commerce or member features you need.