Parked domains on Squarespace display your custom domain name with a minimalist background image, serving as a temporary placeholder until you're ready to build a website. Here's everything you need to know about managing parked domains.

What Is a Parked Domain?

A domain becomes parked when it's registered but not linked to any website. Squarespace automatically adds default DNS records to point the domain to their servers.

Managing Your Parked Domain

To manage your parked domain:

• Access the Domains dashboard
• Click on your domain name
• Update DNS settings if needed
• Add collaborators or change ownership
• Keep contact information current

Adding Default DNS Records

If visitors see connection errors, you may need to add default DNS records:

1. Open Domains dashboard
2. Select your domain
3. Click DNS
4. Choose "Add default records"
5. Select "Add Squarespace default settings"

Domain Ownership and Collaboration

Keep your domain contact information updated because:

• You'll receive important domain notifications
• It verifies domain ownership
• It's required for potential domain transfers

Next Steps with Your Parked Domain

You can:

• Create a Squarespace website
• Add Google Workspace email addresses
• Move the domain to another Squarespace site
• Transfer to a different provider

Important Limitations

Parked domains:

• Cannot display advertisements
• Don't support code injection or CSS
• Can't link to third-party domains
• Cannot revert to parked status after upgrading to a full site

Google Workspace Integration

You can create professional email addresses using your parked domain through Google Workspace, which includes:

• Custom email addresses
• Google Calendar access
• Google Drive storage
• Other Google workspace tools

Remember: A parked domain serves as a temporary solution until you're ready to build a complete website or use it for custom email addresses through Google Workspace.

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