Squarespace hosts websites, online stores and domains, so the account often controls a person’s whole online presence — and sometimes their business income. If it is taken over, an attacker can hijack a domain, redirect a store’s payments, or hold a site hostage. That makes it a high-value login. Our GetMyPassword team explains how to change your Squarespace password, reset it when you are locked out, and keep the account secure.
Change your password in account settings
- Sign in at squarespace.com or in the Squarespace app.
- Open your account settings, then security or password.
- Select the option to change password.
- Enter your current password, then a strong new one, and save.
Use a long password you do not reuse anywhere else, so a leak on another site cannot open your Squarespace account and your sites.
Reset a forgotten password
On the sign-in screen choose Forgot password? and enter the email on your account. Squarespace sends a reset link; open it and create a new password. Keep your email account secure, because whoever controls it can reset your Squarespace login as well — and your domain and site along with it.
Why a website account needs extra care
Losing this account can mean losing your domain, your store’s payouts and your live site all at once. Turn on two-factor authentication, which is the single biggest protection here, and watch for phishing: emails about a “domain expiring,” a “billing problem,” or a “verify your site” warning, all pushing you to log in through a link, are common bait aimed at site owners. Open Squarespace yourself by typing the address, and check your billing and domain status there rather than through a link.
A “your domain expires today, log in to renew” email targets the panic of every site owner. Type the address yourself, and a fake renewal page has nothing to capture.
Lock it down with a generated password
Create a long, random password for Squarespace with our password generator and keep it in a password manager. With two-factor authentication, a secured email address, and the habit of never logging in through email links, your sites, store and domains stay protected.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my Squarespace password?
Sign in at squarespace.com or in the app, open your account settings and security, select change password, enter your current password and a strong new one, then save.
How do I reset my Squarespace password if I forgot it?
On the sign-in screen choose “Forgot password?” and enter the email on your account. Squarespace sends a reset link to create a new password. Keep your email secure, since it controls the reset and your domain.
How do I keep my Squarespace account safe?
Use a unique, strong password, turn on two-factor authentication, secure your email, and never log in through links in “domain expiring” or “billing” emails — type the address yourself and check your billing and domain status there.