Squarespace Can't Switch Templates (Version 7.1)

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Restyle in place

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   1. Open Design > Site Styles to change fonts, colours and spacing
   2. Use Add Section to import different layouts
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Start a new site from another template

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   1. Create a new trial site with the template you want
   2. Copy content over manually and swap the domain when ready
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Stay on 7.0 if needed

   1. 7.0 sites can still switch templates under Design > Template, but won't get new 7.1 features
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

You search for a Change template option in 7.1 and cannot find it.

Why it happens

• 7.1 removed template switching, all designs share one framework
• 7.0 sites support template switching but are legacy

This guide also covers

• squarespace change template
• squarespace switch template 7.1
• squarespace template switch

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