Squarespace domain renewals are automatically enabled to ensure uninterrupted website operation. You'll receive renewal notifications 30 days before expiration, and payment is processed 15 days before the renewal date.

Default Renewal Process:

• Automatic renewal enabled by default
• Email notification 30 days before renewal
• Payment charged 15 days before expiration
• Domain remains active if payment succeeds

Managing Domain Renewals:

• Check renewal dates in Domains dashboard
• Update payment information before renewal date
• Disable auto-renewal at least one day before renewal
• Grace period available if domain expires

Domain Lifecycle Timeline:

1. Purchase date
2. Email ownership verification within 15 days
3. Transfer eligibility after 60 days
4. Renewal notification 30 days before expiration
5. Payment processing 15 days before expiration
6. 30-day grace period if renewal fails

Important Considerations:

• Domain billing is separate from other Squarespace subscriptions
• Multiple domains may share billing information
• Third-party domains are managed through their respective providers
• Free domains convert to paid after first year (post-March 2015)

Payment Issues:

• Failed payments trigger retry attempts every 5 days
• Domain becomes "Past Due" for 15 days
• Domain expires after three failed payment attempts
• 30-day grace period for domain reactivation

For domains registered before March 5, 2015:

• Remain free with active annual website plan
• Convert to paid status if:
  • Switching to monthly plan
  • Expiring without renewal
  • Moving to site with existing free domain
  • Changing to non-USD currency

Keep your payment information updated and monitor renewal notifications to maintain uninterrupted domain service.

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