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Control page visibility on Squarespace by enabling/disabling pages, using passwords, or adding noindex tags. Disabling hides pages from visitors and search engines, while 'not linked' keeps them active without appearing in navigation. Manage store and collection pages carefully, as disabling affects visibility and purchasing options.
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Squarespace Page Visibility: How to Hide and Show Pages
Learn how to control who sees your pages on Squarespace.
TL;DR: Key Points
- Set page visibility by enabling or disabling pages directly in Squarespace
- Disabling a page hides it from both visitors and search engines
- Manage under-construction pages or seasonal content with accessibility settings
- Store pages and collection items have specific rules when disabled
- Use passwords or noindex tags as alternatives to complete disabling
Managing Page Visibility in Squarespace
Knowing how to show or hide pages gives you control over what visitors see on your website. This is brilliant for pages under construction, seasonal content, or member-only areas.
Enabling a Page
To make a page visible:
- Open the Pages panel in your Squarespace dashboard
- Hover over the page and click the settings icon
- Switch the Enable Page toggle to 'on'
- Click Save
Disabling a Page
To hide a page from public view:
- Go to the Pages panel
- Hover over the page and click the settings icon
- Toggle Enable Page to 'off'
- Click Save
What Happens to Store and Collection Pages
Store pages: Disabling stops new customers from purchasing listed products. But if someone already has items in their cart, they can still complete the purchase (unless you hide individual products too).
Collection pages: Disabling a blog or product collection hides all items within it. Watch out though - these items might still show up in summary blocks or gallery blocks elsewhere on your site.
Hiding Dropdown Menus
You can't disable dropdown menus directly, but here's a workaround: disable all the pages linked under that dropdown, then move them to the 'Not linked' section in your navigation. This effectively hides the dropdown content.
Alternatives to Disabling
Sometimes disabling isn't quite right. Try these instead:
Move to 'Not linked': Keeps pages active but removes them from public navigation
Set a password: Restricts access whilst keeping the page visible in your menu
Add a noindex tag: Keeps the page accessible but hides it from search engines
Pixelhaze Tip: For event pages or seasonal content, disable rather than delete after the event ends. You'll keep all your content and setup ready for next time.
FAQs
Can I disable individual items within a collection?
No, you can only disable the entire collection. This automatically hides all items within it.
How do I hide dropdown content?
Disable all pages within the dropdown and move them to 'Not linked' in your navigation.
Can I keep a page in navigation but restrict access?
Yes, use a page password. The page stays in your menu but only people with the password can view it.
Quick Reference
Enable/Disable Page: Controls whether a page is visible to visitors and search engines
Noindex tag: Code that stops search engines showing a page in results (but keeps it accessible via direct link)
Wrapping Up
Squarespace's page visibility controls are straightforward once you know where to find them. Use disabling for content that's genuinely not ready, passwords for restricted access, and 'not linked' for pages you want to keep active but out of the main navigation. This flexibility helps you manage different types of content without compromising your visitors' experience.