Common Questions About Squarespace Domains

You can register domains through Squarespace if you have a trial or paid plan. Annual billing subscribers get one free domain for the first year.

Domain costs and availability:

• Most common TLDs (.com, .org) cost $20/year
• Specialty TLDs (.photography, .media) range $30-50/year
• Over 200 TLDs available, including country-specific options
• Domain privacy included free with all registrations

Key features:

• Transfer existing domains to Squarespace (takes 1-15 days)
• Register multiple domains to protect your brand
• Custom email addresses available through Google Workspace
• Automatic renewal by default
• 5-day grace period to modify domain name after registration

Domain management:

• Edit DNS records through DNS Settings panel
• Remove "www" prefix from domains
• Move domains between Squarespace sites
• Point domains to external platforms
• Transfer domains to other providers

Billing information:

• Free domains renew at $20/year after first year
• 15-day grace period for failed payments
• Additional 30-day reactivation window
• Refunds available within 5 days of registration
• Payment details can be updated anytime

If your site expires:

• Continue managing domain from expired site
• Reactivate site
• Transfer domain to another Squarespace site
• Cancel service and choose domain options

Domain verification:

• Must verify ownership within 15 days
• Temporary suspension if unverified
• Check DNS settings if site isn't loading
• Allow up to 72 hours for DNS changes

For domain transfers, ensure your domain is eligible and unlock it from your current site. Multiple domains can be registered for additional protection and broader online presence.

Related Articles

Previous Articles