Comprehensive Guide: How to Buy and Manage Squarespace Domains
Squarespace domains provide an all-in-one solution for managing your website and domain registration. All domains are hosted through Squarespace's official registrars and are managed directly through your site.
Domain Pricing and Plans
Domains start at $20 per year, with pricing varying based on the top-level domain (TLD). Annual website subscribers receive a free custom domain for the first year.
Features and Benefits
- Complete DNS control with full management capabilities
- Free Whois privacy protection for eligible domains
- Free SSL certificate for Squarespace-hosted sites
- Over 200 TLDs available
- Seamless integration with Squarespace websites
Available Country Code TLDs (ccTLDs)
Squarespace offers domains for multiple countries including:
- Australia (.au, .com.au)
- Canada (.ca)
- European Union (.eu)
- United Kingdom (.uk, .org.uk)
- United States (.us)
- And many more
Domain Requirements
- Length: 3-63 characters
- Cannot contain "squarespace" or "sqsp"
- Only letters, numbers, and hyphens allowed
- Special characters not supported
- Premium domains not available
Domain Management
- Multiple domains can be grouped for billing
- Domains can be moved between Squarespace sites
- Existing domains can be transferred to Squarespace
- DNS settings can be fully customized
For Existing Domain Owners
If you already own a domain through another provider, you can:
- Transfer it to Squarespace for full integration
- Connect it to your Squarespace site while keeping your current registrar
- Manage all aspects through your Squarespace dashboard
Getting Started
- Access your domains panel
- Click "Get a Domain"
- Choose between free domain (with annual plan) or purchase additional domains
- Complete registration process
Domain Grouping
Grouped domains share:
- Billing information
- Google Workspace eligibility
- Payment updates across all grouped domains
You can ungroup domains by:
- Creating a new test site
- Adding separate payment information
- Contacting support for domain transfer assistance
Domain Purchase Requests
To purchase a registered Squarespace domain, submit a Whois contact form to reach the current owner. This only applies to domains registered through Squarespace Domains LLC.
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