How to Connect Payments on Squarespace in 20 Minutes

From Decision to Action

So, you’ve picked your payment gateway, Stripe, PayPal, or maybe both. Great. Now it’s time to connect it to your site so people can actually pay you.

This is the step a lot of beginners overcomplicate. They picture endless coding, messy plugins, or tech headaches. But the reality? On platforms like Squarespace or Wix, it’s built in. No coding. No chaos. Just a few clicks.

And yes, you can have this done in less than 20 minutes.

Step 1: Go to Commerce Settings

In Squarespace, head into your site dashboard and click Settings → Payments.
This is where you’ll connect either Stripe, PayPal, or both.

Step 2: Connect Your Account

• For Stripe: You’ll be asked to sign in (or create an account). You’ll enter basic business info (like your bank account for payouts).

• For PayPal: Just log in to your PayPal account and confirm the connection.

That’s it. No coding. No third-party integrations.

You can check it here.

Step 3: Test Your Checkout

Before you go live, run a quick test order:

• Add a test product or dummy offer.

• Walk through the checkout process as if you were a customer.

• Make sure the confirmation page and email both work.

Testing gives you confidence that when a real buyer shows up, everything flows smoothly.

Why This Matters

It’s not just about the tech, it’s about momentum. Connecting payments is the point where your project shifts from “idea” to “real.” And the faster you do it, the sooner you can start generating revenue.

Closing Thought

Don’t overcomplicate this step. On Squarespace (or Wix), payments are designed to be easy. In under 20 minutes, you can go from thinking about selling to ready to sell.

Your audience is waiting. Flip the switch and make it possible for them to buy.