How to Migrate Your Google Domains to Squarespace: A Complete Guide

How to Migrate Your Google Domains to Squarespace: A Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

January 21, 2025 at 02:57 AM

The Google Domains transition to Squarespace has been completed as of September 7, 2023. Here's everything you need to know about managing your transferred domain.

Managing Your Domain

If you had a Google domain, access it through Squarespace using:

  • Existing Squarespace account: Log in at squarespace.com/login
  • New users: Use "Continue with Google" with your Google Domains email address

The domain control panel lets you manage:

  • Billing and renewals
  • Contact information
  • DNS records
  • Name servers and DNSSEC
  • Whois privacy

Billing Information

  • Domain subscriptions auto-renew annually
  • Existing Google registration periods remain intact
  • Renewal notifications sent 15 days before charging
  • Squarespace rates apply from September 7, 2024

Important Changes

DNS and Services:

  • Domain forwarding rules migrate automatically
  • Email forwarding requires DNS record updates
  • Custom DNS records need verification
  • Dynamic DNS not supported
  • ACME TLS/SSL certificates work until expiry

DNS requires update action

DNS requires update action

Email forwarding setup

Email forwarding setup

No Additional Requirements:

  • No need for Squarespace website subscription
  • Continue using your current website provider
  • Domain transfer lock not applied
  • Existing Google services (Analytics, Search Console, Ads) remain functional

Managing Permissions:

  • Domain owner maintains full control
  • Previous collaborators become domain managers
  • Update owner information through domain settings

Support and Additional Help:

  • Contact Squarespace support for login issues
  • Check domain guides for detailed instructions
  • Tax exemptions need manual reapplication

The transition ensures continuity of service while providing comprehensive domain management through Squarespace's platform.

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