Comprehensive Guide to Squarespace Domain Management
Managing Squarespace Domains
Your Squarespace domain can be registered, transferred, or connected to your site. Here's everything you need to know about domain management with Squarespace.
Domain Registration and Costs
- Register domains directly through Squarespace
- Free domain for first year with annual billing plans
- Standard domains (.com, .org) cost $20/year
- Specialty domains (.photography, .media) cost $30-50/year
- Over 200 TLDs available, including country-specific options
Domain Features and Benefits
- Free WHOIS privacy protection included
- Custom email addresses available through Google Workspace
- Multiple domain registration allowed
- Automatic renewal by default
- 5-day refund window after registration
Domain Management
- Transfer domains between Squarespace sites
- Connect to third-party providers
- Remove "www" from domain names
- Update ownership information
- Manage DNS settings through dashboard
Billing and Renewals
- Automatic renewal enabled by default
- 15-day grace period for failed payments
- 30-day reactivation window after expiration
- Payment information can be updated anytime
- Domain groups share billing information
Domain Transfers
- Takes up to 15 days to complete
- Must be eligible for transfer
- Can transfer to and from Squarespace
- Domain privacy maintained during transfer
Troubleshooting
If your domain isn't loading:
- Verify ownership within 15 days
- Check domain activation status
- Review DNS settings
- Ensure payment is current
Free Domain Management
- Free for first year with annual plans
- Renews at $20/year after first year
- Remains free if registered before March 5, 2015
- Transferable to other providers
- Can be maintained after site cancellation
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