Change the site owner

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Change the site owner

Last updated July 17, 2026 17:27

Transfer site ownership or get set up as the new site owner.

If you're the current site owner, you can transfer ownership of your site to another contributor through the Permissions & Ownership panel. This also transfers ownership of any subscriptions, Squarespace domains, and Acuity scheduling subscriptions attached to your site. To gain access to a site owned by a deceased person, contact us to request access.

Video on changing ownership of a site

The video shows how to transfer ownership of a site to another contributor and how to update the payment information to the new site owner.

Transfer site ownership

Only the current site owner can transfer ownership to someone else. Before you transfer ownership, invite the new owner as a contributor, and ensure they accept.

To transfer ownership of a Squarespace site:

1. Open the Permissions & Ownership panel.
2. Click your name under Owner.
3. Click Transfer Ownership.
4. In the pop-up message, verify your account by logging in, then select the new owner from the dropdown menu.
5. Click Continue, then click Confirm.

Note: Changing the site owner also changes ownership of other subscriptions attached to the site, like Google Workspace, Squarespace domains, or Acuity Scheduling attached to a site.

Can I change the owner of other subscriptions I own but aren't attached to my site?

You can transfer ownership depending on the subscription.

If you need to transfer a parked domain, you can invite the new owner as a domain manager through the domains dashboard. On the dashboard, click Permissions, then click Transfer Domain Ownership. They'll get an email to accept the invite and complete the transfer on their end. To learn more, visit Changing domain ownership.

If your Acuity subscription isn't tied to a website, you can transfer to the new owner by changing the email address on the account. You can’t use an email address that’s already been used for another Acuity account. If you're transferring it to someone who already has access to your account, or if you’re the new owner setting up the account, change the Scheduling account ownership.

Accessing a deceased person’s site

If you’re a relative of a deceased Squarespace site owner, or the executor of their estate, you can request access to their site.

Set up your site as the new owner

As the new site owner, visit our guide on setting up a site. Some of the steps include:

• Update the billing information so the previous owner isn't charged when the site renews.
• If you have a connected Squarespace domain, change the domain's contact email address.

Remove the old owner’s access

To secure your site, update your site contributor permissions.

If you're the new site owner:

• Remove the previous owner as a contributor if they no longer need access.
• Change their permissions to limit their access if they still need to contribute to the site.

If you're the old site owner:

• Remove yourself as a contributor to disconnect the site from your dashboard.

Transfer your Squarespace Payments, Capital, and Balance accounts

If you need to transfer your Squarespace Payments account and connected Capital and Balance accounts, you’ll need to make the new owner the Payments Manager of the account. The new Payments Manager will also need to update the Squarespace Payments account details to the new owner’s information.

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