Domain renewals at Squarespace are automatically enabled to prevent service interruption. You'll receive email notifications 30 days before renewal, and payment is processed 15 days before expiration.

Key points about domain renewals:

• Automatic renewal is the default setting
• Payment is processed 15 days before expiration
• Email notifications are sent 30 days and 5 days before expiration
• Billing for domains is separate from other Squarespace subscriptions

Finding Your Renewal Information

1. Open Domains dashboard
2. Check Expiration column for date
3. Click domain name to view renewal rate

If Payment Fails

• Domain enters "Past Due" status
• Remains active for 15 days
• Payment retried every 5 days
• After 15 days, domain expires
• 30-day grace period for reactivation

Example Timeline (With Auto-Renewal)

• Purchase date: April 15, 2021
• Ownership verification deadline: April 30, 2021
• Transfer eligibility: June 15, 2021
• Renewal notice: March 16, 2022
• Payment processed: March 31, 2022
• Expiration (if payment fails): April 15, 2022
• Grace period ends: May 14, 2022

Free Domain Renewals

• First year free with eligible annual plans
• Renews at standard rate after first year
• Pre-March 2015 domains remain free with annual plan
• Conversion to paid domain occurs if:
  • Switching to monthly plan
  • Moving to site with existing free domain
  • Changing currency from USD
  • Expiring without renewal during grace period

Payment Information

• Grouped domains share billing information
• Third-party purchased domains must update payment through reseller
• Update payment details well before renewal date

This ensures your domain stays active and connected to your site without interruption.

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