Table of Contents
- How to Recover Lost Content on Squarespace
- Quick Summary
- What You Can Actually Recover
- Pages and Blog Posts
- Content You're Still Editing
- When Recovery Isn't Possible
- Last Resort Options
- The Wayback Machine
- Template Change Issues
- How to Avoid This Mess
- Save Early and Often
- Keep Your Own Backups
- Check Your Connection
- Know Your Version
- Common Questions
- Key Terms
- Bottom Line
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To recover lost content on Squarespace, check the 'Deleted Pages' and 'Deleted Posts' sections within 30 days of deletion, use undo functions while still in the editor, and consider the Wayback Machine for older content. Regular saving and backups are essential to prevent loss.
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How to Recover Lost Content on Squarespace
Learn how to restore accidentally deleted content on Squarespace and prevent future losses.
Quick Summary
- Squarespace doesn't auto-save, so you need to know manual recovery steps
- Content deleted in the last 30 days can be restored from recovery sections
- If you're still in the editor, use undo functions before saving
- Content older than 30 days or lost due to crashes might be gone forever
- Regular saves and backups prevent most content loss issues
- Template changes can move content to unexpected places
What You Can Actually Recover
Squarespace keeps deleted content for 30 days, but only certain types and only if you know where to look.
Pages and Blog Posts
Recently deleted pages: Go to your Pages panel and scroll to the bottom. You'll see a 'Deleted Pages' section if you've deleted any pages in the last 30 days. Click to restore them.
Blog posts: In your blog's post list, look for 'Deleted Posts' at the bottom. Same 30-day rule applies.
Content You're Still Editing
If you haven't left the editor yet, you have more options:
In the page editor: Look for the undo arrow in the top left corner. This works for most content blocks.
Text blocks: Use Ctrl + Z (Windows) or ⌘ + Z (Mac) to undo recent changes.
Squarespace 7.0 users: You can hit 'Cancel' to go back to your last saved version, but this dumps all changes since you last saved.
When Recovery Isn't Possible
Some situations mean your content is gone for good:
- Your browser crashed or internet cut out whilst editing
- Content was deleted more than 30 days ago
- You've already left the editor after making unwanted changes
- Multiple people were editing the same content simultaneously
Last Resort Options
The Wayback Machine
If Squarespace's built-in recovery fails, try the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine. It takes snapshots of websites over time. Search for your site and see if there's a saved version with your missing content.
This isn't reliable, but it's worth checking if you've lost something important.
Template Change Issues
Changed templates recently? Check your Pages panel for a 'Not Linked' section. Content that doesn't fit your new template structure often ends up there rather than disappearing completely.
How to Avoid This Mess
Save Early and Often
Get into the habit of hitting save regularly, especially during big editing sessions. Squarespace won't do this for you.
Keep Your Own Backups
Copy important text into a Google Doc or similar before making major changes. For images, keep the originals somewhere safe.
Check Your Connection
Dodgy wifi kills more content than accidental deletions. Make sure you're on a stable connection before editing.
Know Your Version
Squarespace 7.0 and 7.1 handle content differently. Check which version you're using (it's in your site settings) because recovery methods can vary.
Common Questions
Can I get back content after I've already saved and left the editor?
No. Once you've saved changes and left the editor, Squarespace considers those changes final.
What about content deleted months ago?
Squarespace only keeps deleted content for 30 days. After that, their built-in recovery options won't help.
My content moved when I changed templates. Where did it go?
Check the 'Not Linked' section in your Pages panel first. If it's not there, your new template might not support the content blocks from your old template.
Key Terms
Auto-save: Automatic saving of your work as you type. Squarespace doesn't have this.
Cached versions: Copies of your website stored by services like the Wayback Machine.
Not linked section: Where Squarespace puts content that doesn't fit when you change templates.
Bottom Line
Squarespace's lack of auto-save means you need to be more careful than with other platforms. The good news is that most content loss happens because people don't know about the 30-day recovery window or basic undo functions.
Save regularly, keep your own backups of important content, and always check the deleted sections before panicking. Most 'lost' content is actually sitting there waiting to be restored.