Comprehensive Guide to Squarespace Domain Registration and Management

Comprehensive Guide to Squarespace Domain Registration and Management

By Michael Thompson

December 6, 2024 at 03:02 AM

Squarespace domains provide an all-in-one solution for managing your website hosting and domain registration. Starting at $20 per year, you can register and manage domains directly through your Squarespace dashboard.

Annual website subscriptions include a free custom domain for one year. Domain pricing varies based on the extension (.com, .org, etc.), ranging from $20 to $350 annually.

Key Benefits:

  • Full DNS control included
  • Free Whois privacy protection
  • Complimentary SSL certificate
  • Seamless integration with Squarespace sites

Available Domain Extensions:

  • Over 200 domain extensions
  • Popular ccTLDs including .us, .uk, .ca, .au, and more
  • Standard extensions like .com, .org, .net

Squarespace Domains setup page

Squarespace Domains setup page

Domain Requirements:

  • 3-63 characters in length
  • Letters, numbers, and hyphens only
  • Cannot contain "squarespace" or "sqsp"
  • Special characters not supported

Domain Management Features:

  • Transfer between multiple Squarespace sites
  • Group domains for shared billing
  • Connect to Google Workspace
  • Park domains with minimalist placeholder pages

Already Own a Domain? You can either:

  • Transfer it to Squarespace
  • Connect it by updating DNS settings

Limitations:

  • Cannot register already registered domains
  • Requires Squarespace account
  • Premium domains not available
  • Must use credit card or SEPA payment

To purchase a domain:

  1. Access your Domains dashboard
  2. Click "Get a domain"
  3. Follow the setup process
  4. Choose payment method

For multiple domains, you can manage them individually or group them for consolidated billing. Grouped domains share payment information and Google Workspace eligibility.

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