Squarespace Domain Registration Guide: Pricing, Features & Limitations

Squarespace Domain Registration Guide: Pricing, Features & Limitations

By Michael Chen

December 6, 2024 at 01:58 AM

All Squarespace domains are managed through your site and hosted by Squarespace Domains LLC, Tucows, and Key Systems. Domain prices start at $20 per year, varying by top-level domain (TLD).

Annual website subscriptions include a free custom domain for one year. You can purchase additional domains on any Squarespace plan, with prices ranging from $20 to $350 annually.

Key Features:

  • Full DNS control
  • Free Whois privacy protection
  • Free SSL certificate
  • Domain management from one dashboard
  • 200+ available TLDs
  • Parking page for unused domains

Available Country Code TLDs (ccTLDs):

  • Australia (.au, .com.au)
  • Canada (.ca)
  • European Union (.eu)
  • France (.fr)
  • Germany (.de)
  • United Kingdom (.uk, .org.uk)
  • United States (.us)
  • Plus many more regional options

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Domain Requirements:

  • Length: 3-63 characters
  • Can contain letters, numbers, and hyphens
  • Cannot include "squarespace" or "sqsp"
  • No special characters (ü, é, ñ)
  • Cannot be already registered
  • Must have a Squarespace account

Domain Management:

  • Group domains share billing information
  • One Google Workspace account per group
  • Domains can be ungrouped if needed
  • Can be moved between Squarespace sites
  • Transfer or connect existing domains from other providers

To purchase a domain:

  1. Open domains panel
  2. Click "Get a Domain"
  3. Follow steps to claim free domain or purchase additional ones
  4. Add payment information
  5. Complete registration

For registered domains, contact the owner through the Whois contact form. This applies only to domains registered with Squarespace Domains LLC.

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