Squarespace Domain Registration: Complete Guide to Getting Started
A Squarespace domain allows you to secure your desired web address before creating a full website. Your domain connects to a clean, ad-free placeholder page until you're ready to build your site.
Key Features:
- Default WHOIS privacy protection
- Minimalist placeholder page design
- No ads or unrelated content
- Domain renaming available within first 5 days
- 24/7 customer support
Pricing:
- Standard TLDs (.com, .org): $20/year
- Specialty TLDs (.photography, .media): $30-50/year
- Auto-renewal enabled by default
How to Purchase:
- Visit domains.squarespace.com
- Search for available domains
- Add desired domain(s) to cart
- Complete registration and verification
- Verify domain within 15 days via email
Domain Management:
- Invite collaborators for team management
- Register multiple domains with grouped billing
- Change primary domain for placeholder page
- Transfer existing domains to Squarespace
- Manage DNS settings and renewal preferences
Important Policies:
- 5-day window for domain renaming
- 15-day verification requirement
- 15-day grace period for failed renewals
- 40-day additional grace period for reactivation
- Full refund available within 5 days of purchase
Additional Options:
- Add Google Workspace for custom email
- Upgrade to full website when ready
- Connect to existing Squarespace site
- Transfer domains between accounts
The placeholder page displays your domain name with a simple background and Squarespace logo. While the design cannot be customized, it provides a professional temporary presence until you're ready to launch your website.
For failed registrations or verification issues, you can retry the process through the domain dashboard. Ensure payment information is correct and domain names meet Squarespace naming policies.
When ready to build your website, you can easily upgrade to a full Squarespace site and connect your domain. Annual plan subscribers within one year of domain registration may be eligible for retroactive free domain offers.
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