A parked domain is a registered domain not connected to any website. When accessing a parked Squarespace domain, visitors see your domain name with a minimalist background image.

Managing a Parked Domain

When you register or transfer a domain to Squarespace, default DNS records automatically redirect it to the parked domain page. If visitors receive connection errors, you can restore default settings by:

1. Opening your Domains dashboard
2. Clicking your domain
3. Selecting DNS
4. Clicking Add Default Setting, then Add Squarespace Default Settings

Domain Management Options

• Add contributors or change ownership
• Update contact information for important notifications
• Move domain to other Squarespace sites on your account
• Connect to a new website
• Add Google Workspace email addresses

Converting a Parked Domain

You can convert your parked domain by:

1. Creating a website

   • Access Domains dashboard
   • Click your domain
   • Select Website
   • Choose Get Started

2. Adding custom email

   • Set up through Google Workspace integration
   • Includes access to Google Calendar and Drive

Important Limitations

• No custom ads allowed on parked domains
• Cannot connect third-party domains to parked pages
• Unable to revert to parked status after creating a website
• No code injection, CSS, or integrations (except Google Workspace)

The parked domain page serves as a temporary placeholder until you're ready to build a full website or use the domain for custom email addresses.

Note: Annual Squarespace website plans include a free custom domain. Contact support for balance adjustment if upgrading within the first year of domain registration.

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