Squarespace Domain Renewal: How Auto-Renewal Works and Expiration Policies
Domain renewals happen automatically with Squarespace to ensure uninterrupted service. The renewal fee is charged 15 days before expiration to the payment method on file.
Key Points About Domain Renewal:
- Automatic renewal is enabled by default
- Renewal notifications are sent 15 days before billing
- Payment is processed 15 days before expiration
- Multiple failed payments lead to domain expiration
If Payment Fails:
- Domain remains active for 15 days after failed payment
- Three payment attempts occur every 5 days
- Domain expires after third failed attempt
- Email services stop working upon expiration
Grace Periods for Expired Domains:
- Squarespace Domains LLC: 60-day grace period
- Tucows domains: 30-day grace period (45 days total from billing date)
Renewal Fees and Special Cases:
- Free domains registered before March 5, 2015, renew at $20 USD
- Domain fees are separate from website subscriptions
- Grouped domains share billing information
- Resold domains manage billing through the reseller
To Maintain Active Domain Status:
- Keep payment information current
- Monitor renewal notifications
- Ensure sufficient funds for automatic renewal
- Update billing information promptly if payment fails
Third-party domains have different renewal processes managed by their respective registrars. For legacy free domains, renewal remains free with annual website plans but converts to paid ($20) under specific conditions like switching to monthly plans or website expiration.
Some TLD pricing may vary based on registration date, particularly for domains like .family, .life, .ninja, and .photography registered before January 11, 2021.
For expired domains, reactivation is possible through the domain dashboard with a valid payment method or by contacting support during the grace period.
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