How to Report Malware to Protect Your Squarespace Domain
When you're starting with Squarespace, you can purchase a domain before creating a website. Your domain will connect to a clean, ad-free placeholder page until you're ready to build your site.
Your placeholder page features a minimalist design with your domain name centered and a Squarespace logo in the corner. While you can't customize this temporary page, it securely holds your domain.
To purchase a domain:
- Visit domains.squarespace.com
- Search for available domain names
- Select your desired domain and add to cart
- Complete registration and verify purchase
- Verify your domain within 15 days via email
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Key Information:
- Domain prices: Standard TLDs (.com, .org) cost $20/year; specialty TLDs vary
- All domains include free WHOIS privacy protection
- Domains auto-renew annually
- Multiple domains can be purchased and managed together
- Editors can be invited to help manage the domain
Important Notes:
- Most domains resolve within 1 hour (up to 72 hours maximum)
- Domains can be renamed within the first 5 days
- You can cancel within 5 days for a full refund
- Domain verification must be completed within 15 days to prevent domain locking
When ready to build your website:
- Create a trial website
- Upgrade to a paid plan
- Connect your domain to the new site
If renewal fails, you have:
- 15 days "past due" status with continued domain function
- 40-day grace period for renewal
- 55 total days before domain release
Remember: While you can add additional domains or Google Workspace email, features like email campaigns require a full website subscription.
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