Managing Your Domain After Canceling Your Website

A domain name is a valuable digital asset that deserves careful consideration before canceling your website. Here's what you need to know about handling your domain based on how it was registered.

Squarespace-Registered Domains

When you cancel your website subscription, your Squarespace domain:

• Remains active and under your ownership
• Continues to auto-renew on schedule
• Stays connected to your canceled site until reassigned

Your options include:

1. Keep the domain with Squarespace for future use
2. Move it to another Squarespace site
3. Transfer it to a different provider
4. Cancel it by disabling auto-renewal

Obsolete Squarespace Domains

For free obsolete domains:

• Renews free with active annual billing plans
• Must choose between expiration or paid conversion ($20/year) upon site cancellation
• Remains linked to canceled site until moved or reassigned

Third-Party Domains

For domains registered through other providers (like GoDaddy or Google):

• Disconnect the domain from your site before cancellation
• Continue managing through your original domain registrar

Best Practices:

• Review all connected domains before cancellation
• Plan your domain's future use
• Take action before canceling your website
• Consider keeping your domain for future projects

Remember: Your domain is your digital identity. Even if you're canceling your website, maintaining ownership of your domain name can be valuable for future endeavors.

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