Domain Management in Squarespace: A Complete Guide

When changing where your Squarespace domain directs visitors, you have several options based on your specific needs:

For Directing to a Squarespace Site Homepage:

• Transfer the domain (merges billing and permissions)
• Connect the domain (keeps billing and permissions separate)

For Directing to Other Destinations:

• Redirect the domain (URL changes to new destination)
• Map the domain (URL stays the same while showing new content)

Transferring vs. Connecting Domains

Transfer when you want:

• Unified billing and permissions
• Same collaborator access
• Free domain or Google Workspace offers

Connect when you want:

• Separate payment methods
• Different team access levels
• Only available for parked Squarespace domains

Redirecting vs. Mapping Domains

Redirecting:

• Visitors see the new site
• URL changes to the destination URL
• Requires domain name and destination URL

Mapping:

• Visitors see the new site
• Original URL remains visible
• Requires domain name and either CNAME or IP address

Special Cases:

Subdomains:

• Can be mapped to other Squarespace sites
• Requires proper record setup on both sites
• Cannot map to different pages within same site

Alternative Options:

• Change primary domain while maintaining tracking
• Transfer domain to different platforms
• Create URL redirects for inactive pages
• Set up new homepage
• Establish path redirection for all URL slugs

When changing domains, existing linked domains automatically redirect to the new domain, helping maintain online presence and followers.

Related Functions:

• Point domains
• Set up redirects
• Transfer between sites
• Connect domains
• Handle third-party domains

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