A Squarespace domain offers a simple way to secure your online presence before creating a website. When you purchase a domain, it automatically connects to a clean, ad-free parked domain page until you're ready to build your site.

Domain Registration and Pricing

• Most domains can be renamed within 5 days of registration
• Default WHOIS privacy protection included
• Common extensions (.com, .org): $20/year
• Specialty extensions (.photography, .media): $30-50/year
• Automatic renewal is enabled by default

Parked Domain Features

• Minimalist design with background image
• Squarespace logo in upper left corner
• Custom domain displayed centrally
• Ad-free experience
• No customization options available

How to Purchase a Domain

1. Visit domains.squarespace.com
2. Search for available domain names
3. Select desired domain(s) and add to cart
4. Review terms and complete purchase
5. Verify domain within 15 days via email link
6. Domain typically activates within 1 hour (max 72 hours)

Domain Management

• Invite contributors to help manage the domain
• Register multiple domains that redirect to one parked page
• Change primary domain anytime
• Manage billing and permissions individually or as a group
• 24/7 customer support available

Renewal and Cancellation

• 15-day notice before automatic renewal
• 15-day grace period for failed payments
• 40-day additional grace period for reactivation
• Cancel within 5 days for full refund
• Domain becomes available after 55 days of non-payment

Additional Features

• Add Google Workspace for custom email
• Transfer to a Squarespace website when ready
• Free domain offer available with annual website plans
• Domain grouping available for easier management
• Full DNS control accessible

For any registration issues, verify payment information and domain naming requirements. Support is available for troubleshooting failed registrations or payment confirmation requests.

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