Canceling a domain registered with Squarespace can be done in two ways, depending on when you registered it:

Within 5 Days of Registration:

• You can cancel immediately and receive a full refund
• Cancellation must be done within exactly 5 days (to the minute) from registration
• Access the domains panel, select your domain, and click "Delete domain"

After 5 Days:

• You can only disable automatic renewal
• Domain will expire on the next billing date
• Access the domains panel, select your domain, and turn off "Automatic Renewal"

Important Considerations Before Canceling:

1. Custom Email Services:

• Canceling will interrupt any linked email services (Google Workspace, Outlook, etc.)

2. Website Links:

• Set up a new primary domain before canceling if keeping the website
• Default domain (yourname.squarespace.com) will apply if no other custom domain exists
• Consider transferring the domain instead of canceling if using it elsewhere

3. Billing and Free Domains:

• Pricing may change if you reacquire a canceled domain later
• Free domains can be repurchased after expiration

After Cancellation:

• Domain typically unlinks from your site within 1 hour (up to 72 hours maximum)
• Refunds process in 3-10 business days
• Domains become available for new registration in 1-3 days
• You can register a new free domain if the canceled domain was your free offer

Optional: Unlinking the Domain

1. Open DNS settings
2. Delete Squarespace Defaults section
3. Remove any records with www, * or @ in Host column
4. Changes take effect within 1-72 hours

Refund Policy:

• Full refund available within 5 days of initial purchase
• No refunds available after 5-day period

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