3 Ways to Extend Your Squarespace Free Trial Period

Did you know that the initial two-week free trial period Squarespace gives you can actually be extended? Whether you’re still deciding if Squarespace is the right platform for you or need more time to perfect your site before launching, I’ve got you covered.

In this post, I’ll share three easy ways to extend your Squarespace free trial, including a cool URL trick you might not know about.

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1. Use the Extension Email from Squarespace

At the end of your two-week trial, Squarespace will send you an email asking if you’d like to extend your trial. Here’s what to do:

• Open the email from Squarespace.

• Click the “Extend Trial” (or something like that)button in the email.

• Your trial will be extended without any further steps.

Pro Tip: If you don’t see this email, check your spam or junk folder—it might have landed there!

2. Email Squarespace Support Directly

If you missed the email or didn’t receive it, don’t worry. You can still request an extension manually:

1. Go to the Help section in your Squarespace dashboard.

2. Submit a request asking to extend your trial.

3. Squarespace’s support team is usually quick to respond and will likely grant you additional time.

3. Use the Easy URL Trick

Now, for the fun part—a simple URL trick you can use to extend your trial period yourself. Here’s how:

1. Log in to your Squarespace dashboard and open the site you want to extend.

2. Look at the URL in your browser. It should end with /config.

3. At the end of the URL, type extend-trial so it looks like this:

   https://your-site.squarespace.com/config/extend-trial

4. Hit Enter, and bingo-bango! Your trial is extended instantly, and you can continue working on your site.

This trick works even if your trial has already expired, so it’s a great backup option.

Bonus Tip: Become a Squarespace Circle Member

If you’re building multiple websites or considering Squarespace for the long term, becoming a Squarespace Circle Member might be the best option for you. Here’s how it helps:

• Extended Trial Periods: Get six months of free trial time instead of just two weeks.

• Discounts: Enjoy 20% off your first year of website and email campaign subscriptions.

• Eligibility: To qualify, you need to be a manager or contributor on three active Squarespace sites.

If you don’t have three sites, you can ask friends or collaborators to invite you as a contributor to their sites.

Wrapping Up

Extending your Squarespace free trial is easier than you might think. Whether you rely on the automated email, reach out to support, or use the handy URL trick, you’ll have extra time to decide or fine-tune your website before committing.

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I'm Bryan, a Squarespace web designer and founder of Abound Web Design. I have worked with all types of businesses and organizations from preschools to publishing companies to chiropractic clinics and everything in between. If you want to discuss a potential project, you can email me at bryan@aboundwebdesign or get in touch with me here. Alternatively, you can book in a free 15-minute consultation call here.