A Squarespace domain can be renamed within five days of registration through a cancellation and re-registration process. After this period, the domain name becomes permanent.

Grace Period Details:

• 5-day window measured to the minute
• Example: Domain registered at 8:00am on January 1 can be canceled until January 6 at 7:59am
• No grace period for most country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) like .co.uk or .de

Important Notes:

• Primary domains can't be removed without setting a different primary domain first
• Different rules apply for ccTLDs and resold domains through services like Google Workspace

How to Rename Your Domain:

1. Cancel the existing domain (within 5 days):

   • Navigate to domains dashboard
   • Select the domain to change
   • Click "Delete Domain"
   • Receive automatic refund

2. Register a new domain:

   • Visit your domains dashboard
   • Complete registration process for new domain name

After Grace Period Options:

• Set a different primary domain
• Keep existing domain but update online presence
• Disable auto-renew for ccTLDs that can't be cancelled

For ccTLD domains or those purchased through resellers, contact your specific provider for domain management options.

Remember to maintain your online presence by properly redirecting traffic when changing domain names.

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