How to Accept a Contributor Invitation and Start Editing on Squarespace

When you're invited to contribute to a Squarespace website, you'll need to follow a few simple steps to get started. This guide will walk you through the process of accepting your invitation and gaining access to the website's editing tools.

Step 1: Accept the Invitation

Check Your Email: Look for an email with the subject line "Contributor Invitation from [Inviter's Name]."

Open the Email: Inside, you'll find a button labeled "Accept Invitation". Click it to proceed.

Step 2: Log In or Sign Up

Existing Squarespace Users: If you already have a Squarespace account, log in using your existing credentials. If you're logged in with the correct account already, you can simply continue.

New Users: If you don’t have a Squarespace account yet, you’ll need to sign up using the email address where you received the invitation.

Step 3: Assign Permissions

After logging in, you'll be granted permissions based on what the site owner has set for you. Common roles include:

• Administrator: Full access to manage and edit all aspects of the site.

• Website Editor: Can add and edit content but cannot make design changes.

• Draft Editor: Can create and edit drafts but cannot publish changes.

Each role has different permissions, so it's important to understand what you can and can't do with your level of access.

Step 4: Start Editing

Once your permissions are set, you can start editing the site. If you have permission to create blog posts:

Navigate to the Pages panel and select the blog page.

Create a new post or edit an existing one.

Your name will be automatically attributed to the post, but you can change it if needed.

This process ensures that you’re correctly set up to contribute to the website.