Managing Your Domain After Website Cancellation

A domain name is a valuable digital asset. Here's what you can do with your domain when canceling your website:

For Squarespace Domains:

• Your domain won't automatically expire after website cancellation
• Automatic renewal continues on schedule
• You maintain ownership of the domain

Available Options:

1. Keep the domain with Squarespace:

• Remain the domain owner
• Connect it to any website
• Domain stays linked to canceled site until you make changes

2. Move to another Squarespace website:

• Transfer before canceling your current subscription
• Maintains continuity of domain use

3. Transfer to a different provider:

• Complete transfer before website cancellation
• Choose any domain registrar

4. Cancel the domain:

• Disable auto-renewal
• Domain expires at current billing period end

Legacy Domain Considerations:

• Free legacy domains renew automatically with annual website plans
• Upon cancellation: let expire or convert to paid ($20/year)
• Remains linked until moved or transferred

Third-Party Domains:

• Disconnect from website before cancellation
• Manage directly through your domain provider

Best Practices:

• Review all associated domains before cancellation
• Plan your domain's future use
• Complete any transfers or changes before website cancellation
• Maintain domain ownership if you plan future use

Remember: Your domain represents your online identity. Consider keeping it even after website cancellation for future projects or to protect your brand.

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