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Can You Redirect Squarespace Site?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 4:20 am

Yes, you can redirect your Squarespace site. If you need to change your domain name or switch to a different platform, you can use a temporary redirect. To do this, you’ll need to set up a new site and then use an HTML file to redirect your users.

First, you’ll need to set up your new site. You can do this by creating a new account on the platform of your choice or by using an existing account.

Once you have your new site set up, you’ll need to create an HTML file. This file will contain the code that will redirect your users to your new site.

To create the HTML file, you’ll need to use a text editor like Notepad or TextEdit. In the file, you’ll need to add the following code:

PRO TIP: If you are considering redirecting your Squarespace site, be aware that there are some risks involved. Squarespace is a popular website builder and hosting platform, but it is not without its faults. One major downside of using Squarespace is that it can be difficult to change your website’s URL once it has been set up. This means that if you redirect your Squarespace site, you may have to start from scratch with a new URL. Additionally, Squarespace does not offer any guarantees about uptime or customer support, so you could end up dealing with a lot of downtime or poor customer service if you encounter problems with your site. Overall, redirecting your Squarespace site can be a risky proposition, so be sure to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

<meta http-equiv=”refresh” content=”0; url=https://www.example.com/”>

Replace “https://www.com/” with the URL of your new site. Save the file and upload it to your Squarespace account.

Once it’s been uploaded, you’ll need to go to the Settings panel and select Domains. From here, you can select the domain you want to redirect and click on the gear icon next to it. Select Redirects from the drop-down menu and then click on the + icon next to Add Redirect.

In the Redirect Path field, enter “/index.html” and in the Redirect Type field, select Temporary (307). Click Save and then Activate.

Your Squarespace site will now be redirected to your new site.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.