FAQs
“Supporting a smooth transition for customers over the coming months, with the help of the Google Domains team, is our top priority. Squarespace can provide an integrated experience of purchasing and managing domains along with offering other tools that these customers may need to build their online presence.”
Can I use my Google domain on Squarespace? ›
With few exceptions, your domain will not move to Squarespace until all of the features you were using on Google Domains are on Squarespace Domains. We support all DNS record types, custom nameservers, domain forwarding, email forwarding, DNSSEC, glue records, and more.
Do I need to pay for Squarespace if I have a domain? ›
Annual Squarespace billing plans include one free domain for the first year of service. If you're on a trial, a monthly plan, or if you want multiple domains, you can register them at their listed price. Pricing for domains depends on the domain's top-level domain (TLD).
Who does Squarespace use for domain registration? ›
If you registered or transferred a domain to Squarespace, Squarespace is your domain provider. We sell domains through two registrars, Squarespace Domains LLC and as a reseller of Tucows domains. To determine which of these is your domain's registrar: Open your domains dashboard.
Why are Google Domains going away? ›
Google announced in July that the service was getting shut down and that it had struck a deal with Squarespace to sell off the existing customer base. Part of that transition process means winding down the existing Google Domains functionality.
Why won't Squarespace let me cancel my domain? ›
If your domain was registered more than five days ago, or if your domain has fully transferred to Squarespace, you can't cancel the domain, thus we can't offer a refund. To learn more, visit Canceling a Squarespace domain.
Is Squarespace a good domain host? ›
Squarespace is a fantastic domain host with a low initial cost and a ton of built-in SEO and security features (which we'll discuss below). However, if you have domains from other third-party sites and want to keep them all in the same place, using a site like GoDaddy, BlueHost, NameCheap, or Google Domains is fine.
Can I transfer my domain from Squarespace to Google? ›
To transfer a domain to Google Sites, visit Transferring a domain away from Squarespace.
- Step 1 - Start the connection in Google Sites. ...
- Step 2 - Log into Squarespace to add a CNAME record and forwarding rule. ...
- Step 3 - Complete the connection in Google Sites.
Why can't I use my domain on Squarespace? ›
If you're seeing nameserver errors and your domain is connected via DNS Connect, contact your domain provider to ensure that the domain's nameservers point to the host where you entered the records. Once you've confirmed you're using your domain provider's nameservers, manually connect your domain to Squarespace.
What happens to my domain if I cancel Squarespace? ›
Squarespace domains
If you registered a domain through Squarespace, it won't automatically expire when you cancel your website subscription. All Squarespace domains will still be yours and will continue to auto-renew on their renewal date.
You can register domain names on any Squarespace plan. Each domain name is $20 to $70 per year. Pricing depends on the domain's top-level domain (TLD). As long as you have a credit card on file or SEPA payment details added to the Billing panel, you can purchase domain name(s) from Squarespace.
Should I transfer my domain to Squarespace? ›
Usually, we recommend transferring your domain. This way, you can manage all aspects of your site from one service instead of two, and Squarespace can help with any issues with your domain directly.
Did Google Domains get sold to Squarespace? ›
Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) announced the $180 million acquisition in June and closed on it in September. At the time the deal was announced, Google Domains had about 10 million domains under management.
Does Google use Squarespace? ›
Squarespace is a long-time partner of Google Workspace.
Can you just buy a domain on Squarespace? ›
You can buy a custom domain from Squarespace, even if you don't have a website yet. If you purchase an annual Squarespace plan, you get an eligible custom domain free for one year. Buying a domain with Squarespace is quick, easy, and seamless.
Are Squarespace domains more expensive than Google? ›
Here's what we know for sure: The typical annual cost of a .com domain name registered with Google is, and has been for many years, $12. The typical annual cost of buying that same .com domain name through Squarespace is currently $20.
Is Squarespace buying Google Workspace? ›
Learn more. Squarespace bought out Google Domains, not Google Workspace. However, Squarespace is a reseller of Google Workspace, and you may have purchased it from them.
Is buying a domain through Google good? ›
Our Verdict. Google Domains is a leading domain name registrar that stands out for its fixed, low-cost domain names, intuitive domain name search and free domain name privacy with every purchase.