Almost there! Let’s Publish!

Step 1: Purchase a Squarespace plan — the site won't go public without one; Core plan recommended, Basic works for simpler sites without advanced marketing tools
Step 2: Connect your domain — either purchase through Squarespace (easiest) or connect a third-party domain (see the domain connection video for a walkthrough)
Rename your built-in domain — not required but keeps things organized
Step 3: Set Site Availability to Public — once your plan is active, flip the switch to public
Allow 24–48 hours for the domain to fully propagate, though it often happens faster
Password protection option — useful while building; share the built-in domain URL + password with anyone you want to preview the site before it goes live

🚀 Core advice: connecting the domain and hitting publish is the most stressful moment — but follow the steps, stay patient, and you'll get there

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