How does the members area work on a Squarespace website?

The Members Area on a Squarespace website is a powerful tool that allows you to deliver exclusive content or create sections that only registered members can access. To set it up, start by enabling the Members Area feature in your site’s settings. Once activated, you can design membership plans—either free or paid—that specify the content accessible to members.

After establishing membership plans, you can restrict pages, blog posts, or other site content exclusively to those members. This setup requires visitors to either sign up or log in to view the protected content, which effectively helps you foster a community or provide premium content securely.

Members have access to a personalised dashboard where they can manage their account details and see available content. From the site owner’s perspective, you gain complete control over member management tasks, including approving memberships, managing cancellations, and handling invoicing when paid plans are involved.

In summary, the Members Area feature offers a streamlined, integrated solution for offering gated content while efficiently managing memberships directly within your Squarespace website.