
Comprehensive Guide to Domain Management in Squarespace: Registration, Hosting, and Setup
A domain name is your website's address on the internet. Instead of using a built-in Squarespace domain (yourdomain.squarespace.com), you can use a custom domain to enhance professionalism and strengthen your brand presence.
Domain Hosting vs Web Hosting Domain hosting and web hosting are distinct services. Squarespace-hosted domains include 24/7 security monitoring at no extra cost.
Registering Domains Through Squarespace
- Fastest way to get a custom domain
- Includes automatic secure connection
- Free subdomains available for managing separate projects
- Built-in security monitoring
Using Existing Domains You can either transfer or connect a domain from another provider to Squarespace:
- Transfer Your Domain:
- Move complete domain management to Squarespace
- Get free SSL certificate
- Receive 24/7 domain monitoring
- Manage website and domain in one place
- Connect Your Domain:
- Keep domain with current provider
- Direct traffic to Squarespace site
- Suitable when transfer isn't possible
Available Domain Extensions
- Over 200 top-level domains (TLDs) available
- Competitive pricing
- Various country code top-level domains (ccTLDs)
Supported ccTLDs:
- Australia (.au, .com.au)
- Canada (.ca)
- European Union (.eu)
- France (.fr)
- Germany (.de)
- India (.in, .co.in)
- Italy (.it)
- Japan (.jp)
- United Kingdom (.uk, .org.uk)
- United States (.us)
- And many more
Domain Management Features:
- Set primary domains
- Move domains between sites
- Manage multiple domains
- Domain permissions control
Email Integration Create professional email addresses through Google Workspace integration, including access to:
- Custom domain email addresses
- Google Calendar
- Google Drive
- Other Google Workspace features
All domains include security features, SSL certificates, and comprehensive management tools to ensure your online presence remains professional and secure.
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