How to set up Paystack on Squarespace

Squarespace is a versatile and user-friendly Content Management System (CMS) that stands out for its seamless blend of design and functionality. It's an all-in-one platform that caters to individuals, businesses, and creatives seeking to establish a professional and visually stunning online presence without delving into complex coding.

Paystack doesn't have a direct integration with Squarespace, but the effort to make this possible is currently underway.

We have, however, found a way for you to set up Paystack on Squarespace using an e-commerce platform called Ecwid. 

The logic behind the workaround is that: 

• Paystack has direct integration with Ecwid.

• Ecwid has direct integration with Squarespace.

This means you can integrate Paystack into an Ecwid store and then embed the Ecwid store into your Squarespace website.

You can implement this workaround by following these steps:

1. Integrate Paystack to your Ecwid account. If you don't have an Ecwid account, you can create one here. You can also learn how to set up the Paystack Ecwid plugin here.

2. Sign up on Squarespace and create a store if needed.

3. On your Squarespace dashboard, click on the page option and add a new page.

4. Once you've added a new page, you will need to add a store code block by clicking the '+' icon on the top right of the page (the code block is a premium feature and will only be available to you if you pay for Squarespace). Your Ecwid store code will be added to the block.

5. To get your Ecwid store code, log in to Ecwid → Go to 'All sales channels (overview)' → Choose Squarespace and copy the code.

6. Once you've copied your code, paste it to the code block you created on Squarespace and click 'Apply'.

7. Save the page and try a test payment to see how it works.

If you encounter any issues while implementing this workaround, please reach out to techsupport@paystack.com or via our contact form.