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Squarespace domains can be canceled or set to expire depending on when they were registered. Here's what you need to know:

Within 5 Days of Registration:

• Full refund available
• Immediate cancellation possible
• Domain can be deleted through the dashboard

After 5 Days:

• No refunds available
• Can disable automatic renewal
• Domain remains active until expiration date

Before Canceling:

1. Check if you have custom email services (they will stop working)
2. Set up a new primary domain if keeping your site
3. Save any important content or settings
4. Consider domain transfer instead of cancellation if moving to another host

How to Cancel (Within 5 Days):

1. Open domain dashboard
2. Select the domain
3. Click [Delete Domain]
4. Confirm deletion

How to Disable Auto-Renewal (After 5 Days):

1. Open domain dashboard
2. Select the domain
3. Toggle off [Automatic Renewal]

Important Notes:

• Domain disconnection can take up to 72 hours
• Refunds process in 3-10 business days
• Most domains become available for re-registration after 1-3 days
• Country code domains (like .com.au) have different rules
• Free domains have specific terms for cancellation

Optional: Disconnecting the Domain

1. Open DNS settings
2. Delete Squarespace Defaults
3. Remove any www, *, or @ records
4. Allow up to 72 hours for changes to take effect

Remember: If you need to keep your website active, set a new primary domain before canceling the current one to avoid service interruption.

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