A domain name serves as your website's address on the internet. While Squarespace provides integrated domains (yourdomain.squarespace.com), custom domains offer a more professional appearance, strengthen your brand, and improve online visibility.

Domain Hosting vs. Web Hosting

Domain hosting and web hosting are distinct services. Squarespace domain hosting includes 24/7 security monitoring for enhanced protection.

Registering Domains with Squarespace

Registering through Squarespace offers:

• Instant domain setup
• Automatic secure connections
• Free subdomains for separate campaign management
• Built-in security features

Managing Existing Domains

For domains purchased elsewhere, you can:

1. Transfer to Squarespace (recommended)
   • Includes free SSL certificate
   • 24/7 domain monitoring
   • Centralized management
2. Connect existing domain
   • Keep current host
   • Direct traffic to Squarespace site

Available Domain Extensions

Squarespace offers 200+ TLDs (Top-Level Domains) with competitive pricing, including:

• Common extensions (.com, .net)
• Specialty extensions (.pizza, etc.)

Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs)

Available ccTLDs include:

• Australia (.au, .com.au)
• Canada (.ca)
• European Union (.eu)
• France (.fr)
• Germany (.de)
• United Kingdom (.co.uk, .org.uk, .uk)
• United States (.us)
• And many more

Domain Management Features

• Primary domain setup
• Domain transfers between sites
• Multiple domain management
• Account dashboard access
• Domain retention after site deletion

Google Workspace Integration

Create professional email addresses using your custom domain through Google Workspace, including access to:

• Google Calendar
• Google Drive
• Other Google services

All domains include automated security features, SSL certificates, and comprehensive management tools through the Squarespace dashboard.

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