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Can You Add a Forum to Squarespace?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:11 am

If you’re using Squarespace to build a website, you may be wondering if you can add a forum to the site. The answer is yes, but it’s not as simple as adding a forum to another type of website. Here’s what you need to know about adding a forum to Squarespace.

When you add a forum to Squarespace, you’re actually adding an external forum to your site. This means that the forum will be hosted on a different server than your Squarespace site. You can’t use Squarespace’s hosting for your forum.

There are a few different ways to add a forum to your Squarespace site. The easiest way is to use an iFrame code block.

With this method, you simply paste the code for your forum into an iFrame code block and add it to your page.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that adding a forum to your Squarespace website may result in decreased performance and loading times. Additionally, your website may become more susceptible to attacks and hacking.

Another way to add a forum to your Squarespace site is to use a plugin or extension. There are a few different plugins and extensions that you can use, but we recommend using Disqus. Disqus is a popular commenting system that can be used as a forum on your Squarespace site.

If you want more control over your forum, you can also install phpBB. phpBB is open source software that you can install on your own server. Once it’s installed, you can then embed it into your Squarespace site using an iFrame code block or plugin/extension.

Conclusion: Can You Add a Forum to Squarespace? You can add a forum to Squarespace by either using an iFrame code block or plugin/extension, such as Disqus or phpBB.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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