Domain renewals through Squarespace automatically occur to maintain website functionality. Here's what you need to know about the process:

Automatic Renewal & Billing

• Domains renew automatically by default
• Billing occurs 15 days before the official renewal date
• Email notifications are sent 30 days before renewal
• Payment uses the card on file for your domain

Domain Expiration Process

1. Failed Payment:

   • Domain becomes "overdue" but remains active for 15 days
   • Three payment attempts occur at 5-day intervals
   • Domain expires after third failed attempt

2. Grace Period:

   • 30-day grace period follows expiration
   • Website connection and email services are disrupted
   • Domain can be reactivated during this time

Managing Your Domain Renewal

To check your domain's charge date:

1. Open domain dashboard
2. Find expiration date in domain list
3. Charge date is 15 days before expiration

To disable automatic renewal:

1. Access domain dashboard
2. Click on your domain
3. Turn off automatic renewal switch

Free Domain Considerations

• First year free for eligible annual website plans
• Renews at standard rate after first year
• Legacy free domains (pre-March 2015) remain free with active annual website plan

Payment Information

• Multiple domains can share grouped payment information
• Update payment details through dashboard
• Third-party domains require payment updates through original provider

Grace Period Timeline

• 30 days to reactivate after expiration
• Domain becomes unavailable for renewal after grace period
• Complete renewal required to restore services

Keep your payment information current and monitor renewal notifications to maintain uninterrupted service for your domain and associated website.

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