Domain names are web addresses that visitors use to find websites. While Squarespace provides default domains (yourdomain.squarespace.com), custom domains offer a more professional appearance and stronger branding.

Domain Registration Options

Registering through Squarespace:

• Quickest setup method
• Automatic secure linking
• Free SSL certificate
• 24-hour domain monitoring
• Access to 200+ TLDs (Top-Level Domains)
• Free subdomains for separate projects

Using Existing Domains:

1. Transfer to Squarespace (Recommended)
   • Centralized management
   • Automatic SSL certificate
   • Enhanced security features
2. Link to Squarespace
   • Maintain external hosting
   • Points to Squarespace site
   • Keeps domain with current registrar

Available Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs)

• Australia: .au, .com.au
• Canada: .ca
• European Union: .eu
• France: .fr
• Germany: .de
• India: .in, .co.in
• Italy: .it
• Japan: .jp
• United Kingdom: .co.uk, .org.uk, .uk
• United States: .us
• Plus additional options for other regions

Domain Management Features

• Set primary domains
• Transfer between sites
• Manage multiple domains
• Domain monitoring
• Security protection
• DNS management

Email Integration

Through Google Workspace integration:

• Custom email addresses (@yourdomain)
• Access to Google Calendar
• Google Drive integration
• Professional email management

Important Considerations

• Hosting vs Domain Registration: These are separate services
• Domain Security: 24/7 monitoring included
• SSL Certificates: Provided automatically
• Domain Transfers: Most domains eligible
• DNS Management: Full control over records

For domains not available through Squarespace, registration through external providers is possible with subsequent linking to your Squarespace site.

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