Domain transfers merge your domain management with Squarespace, while domain connections keep your domain with its current host while pointing to your Squarespace site. Here's what you need to know about each option.

Domain Transfer (Recommended)

Benefits:

• Manage domain settings and website from one platform
• Free SSL certificates
• Free WHOIS privacy
• Possible free domain service for annual plans
• Direct Squarespace support for domain issues

Requirements:

• Domain TLD must be on Squarespace's supported list
• Cannot be a premium registration domain
• Must be registered with current provider for 60+ days
• Registration term must be under 9 years

Domain Connection

Benefits:

• Works with domains that can't be transferred
• Maintains existing domain hosting setup
• Suitable for complex registration setups

Limitations:

• DNS settings managed through original provider
• Requires managing two separate services
• Provider must allow full DNS access
• Limited Squarespace support for domain issues

Note for Google Domains Users: If you had a Google Domains account, your domain has automatically transferred to Squarespace. No additional action is needed.

Which Should You Choose?

Transfer your domain if:

• It meets Squarespace's transfer requirements
• You want simplified management
• You prefer consolidated billing

Connect your domain if:

• It doesn't meet transfer requirements
• You have a complex domain setup
• You prefer keeping your current domain host

Both methods will make your website accessible through your domain name, but transferring offers more integrated management and support options when available.

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