When canceling your website, proper domain management is crucial for maintaining your online presence and future accessibility. Here's what you need to know based on your domain registration type:

Squarespace Domains

• Domains remain active after website cancellation
• Auto-renewal continues on scheduled dates
• Domain remains linked to canceled site until redirected

Available Options:

1. Keep domain with Squarespace

   • Maintain ownership
   • Connect to any site
   • Continue paying subscription fees

2. Transfer to another Squarespace site

   • Must transfer before canceling website
   • Ensures continuous domain usage

3. Transfer to new provider

   • Complete transfer before cancellation
   • Maintain domain ownership elsewhere

4. Cancel domain

   • Disable auto-renewal
   • Domain expires at billing cycle end

Legacy Domains

For free legacy domains with annual plans:

• Choose during cancellation:
  • End domain renewal
  • Convert to paid domain ($20/year)
• Domain stays linked until transferred or redirected

Third-Party Domains

For domains from external providers (GoDaddy, Google, etc.):

• Disconnect domain before canceling website
• Manage through original registrar
• Update DNS settings as needed

Remember: Keeping your domain active maintains brand recognition and ensures future website accessibility, even after canceling your current website.

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