Comprehensive Guide to Squarespace Domain Registration and Management
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
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:
- Access your Domains dashboard
- Click "Get a domain"
- Follow the setup process
- 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.