Squarespace domain registration is a service that allows you to purchase and manage domain names directly through your Squarespace account. Here's what you need to know:

Registration and Costs

• Free domain available with annual billing plans (first year only)
• Standard domains (.com, .org) cost $20/year
• Specialty domains (.photography, .media) range from $30-50/year
• Domain privacy included at no extra cost
• Over 200 TLDs available, including country-specific options

Domain Management

• Can register multiple domains per account
• 5-day grace period to change domain name
• Domains auto-renew by default
• DNS management available through Squarespace
• Custom email available through Google Workspace integration

Transfer Options

• Can transfer existing domains to Squarespace (1-15 days process)
• Can transfer domains between Squarespace sites
• Option to transfer domains away from Squarespace
• Can connect domains to external websites

Maintenance and Renewal

• 15-day notice before auto-renewal
• 15-day payment grace period if renewal fails
• 30-day reactivation period after grace period
• Can extend registration for multiple years
• $20 renewal fee after first free year

Troubleshooting

• Verify domain ownership within 15 days
• Check domain activation status
• Review DNS settings
• Ensure billing information is current

Free Domain Requirements

• Must have annual billing plan
• Selected TLDs only
• One free domain per account
• Renews at standard rate after first year

Additional Features

• Domain privacy included
• WWW prefix optional
• Multiple domain registration allowed
• Domain grouping for billing available
• 5-day refund window after registration

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