Google Domains to Squarespace Migration Guide

Squarespace acquired Google Domains on September 7, 2023, and has completed migrating all domain registrations to their platform. Here's what you need to know:

Managing Your Domain

If you have an existing Squarespace account:

• Log in at squarespace.com/login with your usual credentials
• Your domains will appear in your domains panel

If you're new to Squarespace:

• Go to squarespace.com/login
• Click "Continue with Google"
• Select your Google Domains account email
• If you can't log in, request a verification email and create a password

Domain Management Features

Access these settings in your domains panel:

• Billing information
• Contact details
• DNS records
• Name servers and DNSSEC
• Whois privacy

Billing Information

Key points about domain billing:

• Annual automatic renewal continues
• Existing registration period remains intact
• Renewal notifications sent 15 days before due date
• Squarespace pricing applies from September 7, 2024
• Tax exemptions must be re-applied with Squarespace

Important Changes

Domain Connections:

• May need to add new verification records
• DNS settings can be managed in domains panel
• No 60-day domain lock applies
• Existing Google services continue functioning

Email and URL Forwarding:

• Continues working with Google's default name servers
• Requires DNS updates if using custom name servers
• Migration instructions provided via email

Technical Limitations:

• Dynamic DNS not supported
• ACME TLS/SSL certificates not supported
• Not compatible with Squarespace 5 sites

For any issues during transition, contact Squarespace support directly.

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