Comprehensive Guide to Domain Management in Squarespace: Registration, Hosting, and Setup

Comprehensive Guide to Domain Management in Squarespace: Registration, Hosting, and Setup

By Michael Thompson

December 9, 2024 at 11:56 PM

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:

  1. 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
  1. 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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