Report: Complete Guide to Migrating Your Google Domain to Squarespace
Google Domains migrated to Squarespace on September 7, 2023, and all domain migrations are now complete. Here's what you need to know:
Managing Your Domain
If you had a Google Domain, log in to Squarespace to manage it:
- Existing Squarespace users: Log in normally at squarespace.com/login
- New users: Use "Continue with Google" with your Google Domains email address
- If you can't log in: Click "Can't log in" and follow the verification process
Domain Management Features
Through your Squarespace domains dashboard, you can manage:
- Billing and renewals
- Contact information
- DNS records
- Nameservers and DNSSEC
- Whois privacy
DNS update steps in Squarespace
Billing Information
- Domains auto-renew annually
- Existing multi-year registrations remain intact
- Renewal notifications sent 15 days in advance
- Standard Squarespace rates apply from September 7, 2024
Email forwarding setup with action alert
Important Notes
- No website subscription required
- Original registration time maintained
- Domain transfers available anytime (no 60-day lock)
- Google services (Analytics, Search Console, Ads) continue working
- Domain and email forwarding maintained with proper setup
- Tax exemptions must be re-requested
Technical Limitations
- Dynamic DNS (DDNS) not supported
- ACME TLS/SSL certificates not supported
- Not compatible with Squarespace 5 sites
Service continuity requires updating DNS records for domain and email forwarding. Contact your nameserver provider if using custom nameservers.
For domain management help or additional information, refer to Squarespace's domain guides or contact their support team.
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