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How Do I Add a Favicon to My Squarespace?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 8:27 am

Favicons are those tiny little icons that you see in your browser’s address bar next to your website’s URL. They are also used in bookmark lists, on tabs in browser windows, and as the icon for internet shortcuts on your
desktop.

Adding a favicon to your Squarespace website is a great way to give it a little extra personality
and make it stand out from the crowd. Here’s how to do it:

1. Create or obtain the favicon image that you want to use. This image must be 16×16 pixels in size and saved
as a .ico file. If you don’t have an image that meets these specifications, there are many online tools that
can help you create one.

2. Upload the favicon image to your Squarespace website. The easiest way to do this is to create a new page
and drag-and-drop the image into the page content area.

Once the image is uploaded, copy its web address (URL).

3. In the Squarespace interface, go to Settings > Advanced > Files. Paste the URL of your favicon image into
the “Favicon Image URL” field and click “Save”. That’s it! Your favicon will now be appearing next to your
website’s URL in browsers.

Conclusion:

Adding a favicon to your Squarespace website is quick and easy, and it’s a great way to give your site some extra personality. Just create or obtain an image that is 16×16 pixels in size, upload it to your site, and then paste its URL into the “Favicon Image URL” field in Squarespace Settings.

PRO TIP: If you are using Squarespace to build your website, be aware that there is no built-in way to add a favicon. A favicon is a small icon that appears in the browser tab next to your website’s name, and it can be a helpful way to brand your site. However, because Squarespace does not have a favicon feature, you will need to use a workaround to add one. One option is to use a plugin or code injection, but be aware that these methods are not supported by Squarespace and may cause problems with your site. Another option is to host your favicon on another service and then use a custom code snippet to link to it. This method is more complicated, but it will allow you to add a favicon without affecting your Squarespace site.
Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.