Squarespace domains renew automatically to ensure uninterrupted service for your website and associated services. The renewal process begins 30 days before expiration, with payment processing occurring 15 days prior to the renewal date.

Domain Renewal Process:

• Automatic renewal is enabled by default
• Email notification sent 30 days before renewal
• Payment processed 15 days before expiration
• Domain remains active if payment succeeds

If Payment Fails:

• Domain stays active for 15 days after failed payment
• Three payment attempts made every 5 days
• Domain expires if payment isn't successful
• Grace period begins after expiration

Managing Domain Renewals:

• Check renewal date in domains panel
• Verify payment information is current
• Disable automatic renewal at least one day before renewal date
• Update billing information through domain settings

Domain Groups:

• Multiple domains may share billing information
• Updating payment for one updates all grouped domains
• Domains can be ungrouped for separate billing

Free Domain Renewals:

• Included with eligible annual billing plans
• Renews at list price after first year
• Inherited domains (registered before March 5, 2015) remain free with active annual plan
• Converting to monthly billing requires choosing between expiration or paid renewal

Third-Party Domains:

• Billing managed through original provider
• Renewal process differs from Squarespace-managed domains
• Check domain details page for reseller information

To maintain active domain service, ensure valid payment information and monitor renewal notifications. Grace periods are available after expiration for domain reactivation.

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