Moving Your Squarespace Domain: A Complete Guide

When changing where your Squarespace-managed domain leads visitors, you have several options depending on your destination:

For Squarespace Sites:

• Move or connect your domain to direct traffic to a homepage
• Moving merges domain billing and permissions with the site
• Connecting keeps billing and permissions separate (only for parked domains)

For Third-Party Sites or Specific Pages:

• Forward: Visitors see the new site with updated URL
• Point: Visitors see the new site while maintaining original URL

Moving vs. Connecting Comparison:

Moving

• Available for all domains
• Unified billing and permissions
• Access to free domain/Google Workspace offers
• Same team manages domain and website

Connecting

• Only for parked Squarespace domains
• Separate billing methods
• Independent team management
• Distinct domain and website permissions

Forwarding vs. Pointing Requirements:

Forwarding

• Needs domain/subdomain name
• Requires target URL
• URL changes visible to visitors

Pointing

• Needs domain/subdomain name
• Requires CNAME or IP address
• Maintains original URL

Additional Options:

• Change primary domain while maintaining SEO
• Transfer domain to different providers
• Create URL redirects
• Set new homepage
• Configure subdomain redirects
• Set up path forwarding

For rebranding, your old domain automatically redirects to the new one when kept linked to your site, helping maintain your online presence during the transition.

Remember: Choose your method based on your specific needs, considering factors like billing preferences, team management, and visitor experience.

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