Squarespace is a popular website builder known for its polished templates and drag-and-drop editor. However, it does not include a built-in community forum or discussion feature.
That's where Website Toolbox comes in. You can embed a fully featured discussion forum directly into your Squarespace site, or simply link to your forum from your site's navigation. Either way, you get user accounts, moderation tools, and real-time conversations.
This works really well for:
- Business and brand communities
- Customer support forums
- Creative and portfolio showcases
- Online course discussions
- Membership and subscription sites
- Event and workshop follow-ups
- Feedback and feature request boards
This step-by-step guide walks you through the process:
Step-by-Step: Add Your Forum
Option A: Embed the forum:
This quick tutorial video can guide you through the embedding process:
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
- Go to Integrate → Embed → Embed your forum , and copy the embed code.
- Visit Squarespace.com and log in to your account.
- Select the site you want to edit.
- Click Pages.
- Click + icon under the Main Navigation tab.
- Select Blank Page.
- For Page Title, enter Forum and wait for the page to reload.
- Click Edit.
- Click Add Section button that appears on the page.
- Click Add a blank section under Add a Section.
- Click + Add Block.
- Select the Embed option from the drop-down.
- Click Edit icon.
- Copy your forum embed code and paste it into the text box on Squarespace.
- If you come across the error message Script disabled, please ignore it.
- Adjust the width of the block to full screen.
- Click Save.
- Click Exit.
- Copy the URL of your published Forum page.
- Go back to the Website Toolbox Integrate → Embed → Embed Your Forum and paste your Squarespace Forum page URL into the Where is the forum embedded? field.
Option B: Link to the forum:
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
- Copy your forum URL.
- Visit Squarespace.com and log in to your account.
- Select the site you want to edit.
- Click Pages.
- Click + icon under the Main Navigation tab.
- Select Link.
- For Link Title, enter Forum.
- In the URL field, paste your forum URL.
- Click Save.
You can also use these instructions or these instructions from Squarespace's help section.
Single Sign On
If your website is integrated with MembershipWorks, they offer built-in Single Sign-On integration with Website Toolbox. You can contact them for assistance with setting it up.
If you are using a different membership provider with Squarespace, please select Squarespace as your Website Builder in the Single Sign On settings to set up Single Sign On between your Squarespace website and your forum.
What Your Members Can Do
Once your forum is connected, your members get a full-featured community experience. Website Toolbox includes many more features beyond what's listed here. Visit the Features Tour to see everything that's available.
💬 For Members
- Create and reply to discussion threads
- Like posts
- Upload images and files
- Receive email notifications
- Customize their profile
🛡️ For Admins
- Moderate posts and comments
- Ban users
- Create categories and pin topics
- Customize the forum's appearance
- Manage member permissions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Squarespace have a built-in forum feature?
No, Squarespace does not currently have a native forum feature. However, you can easily add a forum to your site using Website Toolbox, either by embedding it directly into a page or by linking to it from your navigation.
Should I embed the forum or link to it?
Both work well. Embedding keeps users on your Squarespace site and integrates the forum seamlessly into your page layout. Linking is simpler to set up and opens the forum in its own page, which can be a better experience on mobile devices. Choose whichever fits your workflow.
Can I customize the look of my embedded forum?
Yes. Website Toolbox provides a theme editor with a variety of themes you can choose from to match your Squarespace site's design. You can customize colors, fonts, layout settings, and more to create a seamless look.
Can I make the forum private or members-only?
Absolutely. You can restrict forum access to logged-in users, create invite-only communities, or charge for access with subscription plans. Combined with the SSO integration, you can seamlessly connect your Squarespace site's user system with the forum.
Will the forum work on mobile devices?
Yes. Website Toolbox forums are fully responsive and work great on phones, tablets, and desktops. If you embed the forum, the iframe adapts to the container size automatically. Website Toolbox also offers a mobile app so your members can participate from their phones.