Manually approve members on your Squarespace membership website
How to manually approve members
Watch a short video on how to manually approve new members.
Go to General Options
From your MemberSpace Dashboard go to Customize > General Options.
Check a box
Check the box marked "Manually approve members."
Save your changes
Save your settings to start approving members manually.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about how to manually approve members on Squarespace using MemberSpace.
Can I manually approve members using Squarespace’s native member sites?
No, Squarespace’s built-in member areas don’t support manual approval. Members get instant access once they sign up.
How does MemberSpace’s manual approval feature work?
When you enable manual approval in MemberSpace, new signups are marked as “pending.” You review and approve each member before they gain access.
Will members know their account is pending approval?
Yes. When manual approval is enabled, new members see a message explaining their account is awaiting your review.
Does manual approval slow down the signup process?
It adds a review step, but this helps ensure quality and control over your community. You decide when to approve members.
Can I manage manual approvals easily from the MemberSpace dashboard?
Absolutely. MemberSpace gives you a simple interface to review and approve or deny membership requests.
How does this fit with Squarespace member sites?
Since Squarespace’s native member sites don’t offer manual approval, MemberSpace fills that gap and adds more flexible membership management options. Learn more.
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