A naked domain refers to a website address without "www" prefix (example.com instead of www.example.com). Here's how to remove "www" from your domain:

For Squarespace-Managed Domains:

1. Navigate to the Domain Names panel
2. Locate the "Use 'www' prefix" option
3. Toggle it to disable

For Third-Party Domains:

1. Access the Domain Names panel
2. Find the "Use 'www' prefix" setting
3. Switch it off

Important Notes:

• Changes take 24-72 hours to process fully
• Both naked and www versions are included by default
• After processing, visitors will see your domain without "www" in their address bar
• This works for domains from any provider (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)

Tips:

• Keep your DNS records synchronized during the transition
• Monitor your site during the propagation period
• Both versions of your domain will still work, but the naked version will be primary

Remember: Domain changes can temporarily affect your website's accessibility while propagating through DNS servers. Plan to make these changes during low-traffic periods.

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