Domain registration with Squarespace offers flexibility for both new and existing domains. You can register one free domain for the first year with an annual plan, and additional domains are available at varying prices based on their Top Level Domain (TLD).

Pricing and Registration

• Free domain for first year with annual plans
• Common TLDs (.com, .org) cost $20/year
• Specialty TLDs (.photography, .media) range from $30-$50/year
• Over 200 TLDs available, including country-specific options

Domain Management Features

• Free WHOIS privacy protection
• DNS management through Squarespace
• Option to remove "www" from primary domains
• Automatic renewal by default
• 5-day grace period for domain name changes
• Email integration through Google Workspace

Domain Transfers

• Transfer time: 1-15 days
• Can transfer between Squarespace sites
• Can transfer to/from other providers
• Domain pointing and forwarding available

Billing Information

• Auto-renewal enabled by default
• 15-day grace period for failed payments
• Additional 30-day recovery period
• Refunds available within 5 days of registration
• Free domains renew at $20/year after first year

Domain Management Tips

• Purchase multiple variations for brand protection
• Keep valid payment information on file
• Monitor renewal dates through domain dashboard
• Review domain options before canceling services
• Group or ungroup domains for billing management

For expired sites with active domains, you can continue managing the domain, reactivate the site, or transfer the domain to another Squarespace site in your account.

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