Domain renewal occurs automatically with Squarespace to maintain continuous website operation. The payment is processed 15 days before the official renewal date using your stored payment method.

Automatic Renewal Process:

• Email notification sent 30 days before renewal
• Payment charged 15 days before expiration
• Domain continues service if payment successful
• Can be disabled through domain dashboard

If Payment Fails:

• Domain becomes "overdue" but stays active for 15 days
• Three payment attempts made every 5 days
• Domain expires after third failed attempt
• 30-day grace period begins for reactivation

Finding Renewal Information:

1. Open domain dashboard
2. Check expiration date (billing occurs 15 days prior)
3. Click domain name to view renewal price

Free Domain Considerations:

• First year free with eligible annual plans
• Renews at regular price after first year
• Legacy free domains (pre-March 2015) remain free with annual website plan
• Converting to monthly plan requires domain payment

Payment Management:

• Multiple domains can share payment information
• Update payment details through domain dashboard
• Third-party domains require payment updates through original provider

Domain Expiration Timeline:

1. Initial registration
2. 30-day ownership verification
3. 60-day transfer lock period
4. Renewal/expiration notices
5. Grace period (30 days post-expiration)
6. Final termination

To maintain active domain status, ensure:

• Valid payment method on file
• Automatic renewal enabled (if desired)
• Monitor notification emails
• Respond to payment issues promptly

For expired domains, reactivation is possible during the grace period through the domain dashboard.

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