Squarespace domains provide a streamlined way to manage your website's domain name within your site's ecosystem. Here's everything you need to know about getting and managing a Squarespace domain.

Domain Registration and Pricing

• Domains cost $20-$350 per year, depending on the top-level domain (TLD)
• Annual subscription plans include a free custom domain for the first year
• Over 200 TLDs available to choose from
• Domains can be purchased before creating a website
• Includes a professional parking page for unused domains

Available Domain Types

Standard TLDs:

• Common options like .com, .org, .net
• Specialty TLDs like .pizza or .photography

Country Code TLDs (ccTLDs):

• Australia (.au, .com.au)
• Canada (.ca)
• United Kingdom (.co.uk, .org.uk, .uk)
• United States (.us)
• Many other country-specific options available

Key Features

• Full DNS control
• Free WHOIS privacy protection
• SSL certificate included
• Easy domain management
• Simplified billing system

Domain Name Requirements

• Length: 3-63 characters
• Cannot contain "squarespace" or "sqsp"
• Letters, numbers, and hyphens only
• Special characters not supported
• Premium domains not available

Domain Management

• Multiple domains can be grouped for billing
• Domains can be transferred between Squarespace sites
• Google Workspace integration available
• Option to ungroup domains for separate billing
• Easy domain pointing and forwarding

Existing Domain Owners

• Domains from other providers can be transferred to Squarespace
• DNS settings can be modified to link external domains
• Transfer process is straightforward and guided

Limitations

• Cannot register already registered domains
• Requires Squarespace account
• Premium domains not available
• Special characters may display incorrectly in some browsers

Domain grouping affects billing information and Google Workspace eligibility. Domains can be ungrouped if needed for separate billing or additional Google Workspace accounts.

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