How to Set Up Member Areas on Squarespace (Build Your Own Private Community or Course)

Set up Member Areas on Squarespace and create a paid (or free) private space for your audience without leaving the platform.

Whether you're running a course, offering gated content, or building a VIP client portal, Member Areas let you go beyond a public-facing site. You control who sees what-and you can charge for access, drip content over time, or simply create a secure client experience.

Think of it as your very own gated clubhouse: no Facebook group distractions, no third-party platforms to juggle. Just clean, branded access on your own domain.

Here’s how to set up Member Areas in Squarespace:

1. Enable Member Areas

In your site backend, go to Settings → Member Areas. Click Get Started and follow the setup steps to activate the feature (requires a Member Areas plan).

2. Create Members-Only Pages

Click Pages → Add → Member Area Page. Choose the access level (free or paid), then build your private content inside just like any other page.

3. Add Membership Tiers

In Settings → Member Areas → Plans, create pricing tiers, trial periods, or expiration timelines for different access levels.

4. Customize the Login/Signup Flow

Use Site Styles and Page Editor to design your login screen, signup form, and thank-you page for an on-brand experience.

5. Promote and Monetize

Link to your Member Area from your main site, landing pages, and email campaigns. You can even sell access via Commerce.

Conclusion: Give More to Customers With Squarespace Member Areas

You now have a dynamic platform for nurturing deeper connections, delivering exclusive value, and creating recurring revenue-all wrapped in your brand.

And the best part? You didn’t have to bolt on an external LMS or janky plugin. You stayed inside Squarespace’s smooth ecosystem and built something powerful, intentional, and uniquely yours.