Transfer SquareKicker Website Ownership: A Complete Guide for Designers and Clients
Completing a website project is exciting, but the handoff process can often seem complicated. Whether you're a designer ready to transfer a finished Squarespace site to your client, or a client wanting to take control of your website subscription, SquareKicker's transfer feature makes the process quick and professional.
In this guide, you'll discover how to manage website ownership transfers, maintain smooth client relationships, and ensure your SquareKicker customizations stay intact throughout the handoff process. Read the guide below or watch our step-by-step video tutorial to see exactly how the transfer feature works in action. The tutorial demonstrates the entire process, from designer to client, but you’ll likely only have to complete one part of this process (dependent on whether you’re the designer initiating the transfer, or the client receiving the connection).
Understanding SquareKicker vs Squarespace Ownership
Before diving into the transfer process, it's important to understand that Squarespace and SquareKicker have separate ownership structures. With Squarespace, if you're an admin or owner, you can use SquareKicker on that site. However, the SquareKicker owner is specifically the person who manages the SquareKicker subscription and billing.
This distinction allows for flexible project management where designers can maintain SquareKicker control during development, then seamlessly transfer ownership to clients upon project completion. This also means that your client can take ownership of the SquareKicker connection, but not necessarily pay for an ongoing subscription unless they want to make further customizations - they’ll have control of this from the Dashboard.
How Designers Can Transfer Website Ownership
Starting the Transfer Process
When your project is complete and you're ready to hand off the website to your client, the transfer process is straightforward:
Navigate to your SquareKicker dashboard and locate the completed website
Click the three dots next to the website name to open the website menu
Select "Transfer" from the dropdown options
Choose "Transfer Ownership" from the transfer accordion
Completing the Transfer
Enter your client's name and email address in the designated fields
Click "Transfer Ownership" to send the invitation
Your client doesn't need to have a SquareKicker account at this stage. They'll receive an email invitation that guides them through accepting the transfer and creating an account if needed.
Managing Transfer Status
Once you've sent the transfer invitation, you can easily track its status:
View the recipient's email address and name
Resend the invitation if your client doesn't receive it
Cancel and restart the process if you made an error
You'll receive an email notification once your client accepts the transfer, confirming the successful handoff.
How Clients Can Accept Website Transfers
Receiving the Transfer Invitation
As a client, you'll receive a clear email notification when a designer transfers website ownership to you. The email will include:
Information about who initiated the transfer
A direct link to accept the transfer
Simple instructions for the next steps
Accepting and Setting Up Your Subscription
Click "Accept Transfer" in the email invitation
You'll be taken to your SquareKicker dashboard to confirm acceptance, and can create an account at this point
Click "Accept Transfer" in the dashboard
Add a subscription plan that fits your needs (you can opt to do this later)
Enter your payment information to activate your plan
The website transfers immediately to your account, and you keep all existing customizations and design elements. Note that if you don’t wish to use the SquareKicker tools to continue customizing your site, you don’t need an active subscription.
How Clients Can Request Website Ownership
When You Need to Request Access
Sometimes you might need to request ownership of a website rather than wait for a transfer. This is common when:
You want to take immediate control of your subscription
You're switching from one designer to another
You want to take ownership without contacting the designer or current owner directly
Making an Ownership Request
Purchase a SquareKicker subscription plan
Navigate to "Connect" to link your Squarespace website
Select "Connect with Squarespace" to view your sites
Choose the website you want to request ownership for
A pop-up modal will show that the connection is currently owned by another person
Click "Request Ownership"
An email will be sent to the current SquareKicker owner, asking them to approve the transfer.
Designer Approval Process
When designers receive ownership requests, they can:
Review the request email with client details
Click "Transfer Ownership" to approve the request
Confirm the transfer in their SquareKicker dashboard
Monitor the transfer status until completion
Best Practices for Smooth Website Handoffs
For Designers
Communicate the handoff timeline clearly with clients
Ensure all customizations are finalized before initiating transfer
Provide clients with basic SquareKicker usage guidance - you can point them to SquareKicker’s tutorials, and Help Center
Double-check email addresses to avoid transfer delays
For Clients
Review your Squarespace admin access before requesting transfers
Have your payment information ready for subscription setup, if you require one
Ask questions about ongoing maintenance and support
Test website functionality after completing the transfer
Maintaining Professional Client Relationships
The SquareKicker transfer feature helps designers maintain professional standards by:
Providing clear ownership boundaries
Ensuring clients have full control of the website going forward
Maintaining transparency throughout the handoff process
Preserving all custom design work during transfers
This professional approach builds trust and often leads to repeat business and referrals.
Do I Need to Transfer a Website?
Not every completed project requires a transfer. Many designers choose to maintain SquareKicker ownership, especially in these scenarios:
Retainer Clients and Ongoing Relationships
If you have clients on monthly retainers or ongoing maintenance agreements, keeping the website connection in your SquareKicker dashboard often makes more sense than transferring ownership. This approach allows you to:
Quickly make updates and customizations when needed
Maintain consistent access across all client projects
Streamline your workflow for regular maintenance tasks
Earn passive income
Managing Inactive Websites
When you want to maintain control but aren't actively working on a site, you can easily manage it as an inactive website in your dashboard. This gives you the flexibility to:
Keep the website connection without using an active site slot (you can have unlimited inactive sites)
Keep all existing customizations on the live site
Reactivate the site instantly when you need to make changes
Switch between active and inactive status as projects require
This approach is particularly valuable for designers who handle ongoing maintenance, seasonal updates, or clients who require periodic website changes. We have a separate tutorial that walks you through managing inactive websites and optimizing your dashboard workflow for maximum efficiency.
For a more detailed walk through click below to read “Can I transfer a website to my client? (transferring ownership)”
Ready to streamline your website handoff process? The SquareKicker transfer feature makes it easy to maintain professional client relationships while ensuring smooth project transitions. Whether you're a designer ready to hand off your latest project or a client wanting to take control of your website, these tools empower you to manage ownership changes with confidence.
Start your free 14-day SquareKicker trial today and discover how easy professional website handoffs can be!
