After the acquisition of Google Domains by Squarespace on September 7, 2023, all domain registrations have been migrated to Squarespace's platform. Here's what you need to know:

Managing Your Domain

For Existing Squarespace Users:

• Log in at squarespace.com/login with your current account
• Access domains through the domains dashboard

For New Squarespace Users:

1. Visit squarespace.com/login
2. Click "Continue with Google"
3. Select your Google Domains-linked account
4. If you encounter login issues, use the "Unable to access" option for email verification

Domain Management Features:

• Billing settings
• Contact information
• DNS records
• Nameservers and DNSSEC
• Whois Privacy

Billing Information:

• Annual automatic renewals continue
• Original renewal dates maintained
• Email notifications sent 15 days before renewal
• Standard Squarespace rates apply from September 7, 2024

Important Notes:

• No additional subscriptions required
• Domains remain valid for their full registration period
• No 60-day transfer lock applied
• Google services (Analytics, Search Console, Ads) continue working
• Domain/email forwarding requires DNS record updates

Service Limitations:

• Dynamic DNS not supported
• ACME TLS/SSL certificates not supported
• Not compatible with Squarespace 5 sites

For domain forwarding and email setup assistance, contact your nameserver provider with the specific DNS records needed for your configuration.

Tax exemptions must be re-requested through Squarespace's tax exemption process for your region.

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