Your Squarespace Domains Dashboard Explained
TL;DR:
- Access all your Squarespace and third-party domains in one dashboard
- Manage settings like DNS, auto-renew, and WHOIS privacy from the domain details page
- Track changes over the past 90 days using the domain activity log
- Missing domains are usually in another account or weren't registered properly
The domains dashboard is your control centre for every domain connected to your Squarespace account. Whether you registered through Squarespace or connected an external domain, this is where you'll handle the technical bits.
Getting to Your Domains Dashboard
Head to account.squarespace.com/domains directly, or if you're already logged into your site:
- Go to the main menu and scroll down
- Click on your profile picture or initials
- Click 'Domains'
If you can't log in, use the 'I can't log in' help page.
What You'll See in the Dashboard
Every custom domain linked to your account appears here, whether it's registered through Squarespace or connected from another provider. You'll spot an envelope icon next to any domain that's linked to a Google Workspace subscription.
Managing Your Domain Settings
The 'Transfer a domain' and 'Get a domain' buttons sit in the top-right corner for adding new domains.
To change settings for existing domains, click on any domain name. This opens the domain details page where you can adjust:
- Auto-renew settings
- Email forwards
- Domain security
- Payment information
- DNS records
Tracking Domain Changes
The domain activity log shows what's happened to your domain over the past 90 days. To check it:
- Open the Domains dashboard
- Click on your domain
- Select 'Activity'
You'll see DNS record changes and domain ownership updates here. Billing activities don't appear in this log.
Check this regularly to spot any unexpected changes to your domain settings.
When Your Domain Goes Missing
Can't find a domain you know you own? Here's what to check:
Different Account: Your domain might be registered under another Squarespace account. Go to the Squarespace login page, choose 'Can't log in?', then 'Don't know the email address' to find other accounts linked to your details.
Wrong Provider: Use ICANN's lookup tools to confirm Squarespace is actually your domain registrar. You might be looking in the wrong place.
Registration Problems: If something went wrong during registration, your domain might not exist yet. Check for any troubleshooting emails from Squarespace about failed registrations.
FAQs
How can I sort my domains in the dashboard?
You can sort by name, status, provider, or expiration date within the dashboard.
What is WHOIS privacy?
WHOIS privacy hides your personal information from public domain databases, replacing it with generic details instead.
Can I edit DNS records through the dashboard?
Yes, the domain details page lets you update DNS records and other settings.
Jargon Buster
DNS Records: The internet's address book that connects domain names to IP addresses
WHOIS Privacy: A service that keeps your personal information out of public domain databases
Nameservers: Servers that help connect domain names to the right IP addresses so people can reach your website
Wrap-up
Your domains dashboard puts all the important domain management tools in one place. Keep an eye on the activity log to catch any unexpected changes, and don't forget to check your auto-renew settings so your domains don't expire unexpectedly.
For more advanced domain management and troubleshooting help, check out our Pixelhaze Academy membership.