A Squarespace domain automatically renews annually. If payment fails after multiple attempts, your domain will expire and require reactivation. Here's how to resolve this issue.

Signs of Domain Expiration:

• Website becomes inaccessible through the domain
• Email notification about expiration
• Expiration notice on domain dashboard

How to Reactivate an Expired Domain:

1. Access your domains dashboard
2. Select the expired domain
3. Click "Renew Domain"
4. Review order summary and payment details
5. Click "Confirm Payment"

Important Notes:

• Reactivation may take up to 72 hours
• Original billing cycle remains unchanged
• Free domains require maintaining an annual website plan
• Domain reactivation is not possible during an active transfer
• Early renewal prevents expensive reclamation fees

Billing Considerations:

• Annual domain billing cycles continue on original renewal dates
• Free Squarespace domains require an annual website plan
• Switching to monthly plans requires either:
  • Paying $20 annual domain fee
  • Canceling the domain

Domain Management:

• Squarespace manages domains through multiple registrars:
  • Squarespace Domains LLC
  • Squarespace Domains II LLC
  • Tucows registrar family
  • Key Systems registrar family

To prevent future expirations:

• Keep payment information current
• Monitor renewal notifications
• Maintain required billing plans
• Check domain renewal dates regularly in dashboard

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