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To find your domain provider on Squarespace, check the Settings > Domains section in your dashboard or use ICANN's lookup tool. Google Domains migrated to Squarespace in 2023, and if you see Tucows in records, manage your domain through Squarespace. Troubleshoot by checking for registration elsewhere if you can't find your domain.
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How to Find Your Domain Provider on Squarespace
Finding your domain provider might seem confusing, especially if you're not sure where your domain is registered or managed. Here's how to track down this information quickly using Squarespace's tools and other resources.
Check Your Squarespace Dashboard First
- Log into your Squarespace account
- Go to Settings > Domains
- Find your domain in the list
- Look at the Provider column - this shows who manages your domain
This method works for domains registered through Squarespace or connected from external providers.
Use ICANN's Lookup Tool
- Go to lookup.icann.org
- Type in the domain name
- Hit search
- Look for the "Registrar" field in the results
This shows you the actual company that registered the domain, which might be different from who you think you bought it from.
Google Domains Migration
All Google Domains transferred to Squarespace in 2023. If your domain was with Google:
- Log into Squarespace using the same email you used for Google Domains
- Your domain should appear in the domains dashboard
- You can now manage everything through Squarespace
Quick tip: Can't find your migrated domain? Check your email for migration notices from Squarespace, or try the account recovery option if you're having login issues.
Understanding Resellers
Sometimes the company you bought from isn't the actual registrar. Here's what you need to know:
Domain Provider: The company you deal with directly (shows in your Squarespace dashboard)
Registrar: The company that actually registered the domain (shows in ICANN records)
For example, if you bought a domain through Squarespace, the registrar might be listed as "Tucows" in the ICANN records, but Squarespace handles all your management.
What to Do If You See Tucows
Tucows is a backend registrar that Squarespace uses for some domains. If you see Tucows in ICANN records:
- Don't panic - this is normal
- Check your Squarespace dashboard to see the actual provider
- Manage everything through Squarespace, not Tucows directly
Quick Troubleshooting
Can't find your domain in Squarespace? It might be registered elsewhere. Use the ICANN lookup to find the actual registrar, then log into that company's website.
Want to move a domain to Squarespace? You can either transfer it (moves registration) or connect it (keeps registration elsewhere but points to your Squarespace site).
Need to set up email? You'll need to configure MX records through whoever manages your domain.
Key Terms
MX Records: Settings that tell email where to go (like directing it to Google Workspace)
ICANN: The organisation that oversees domain registration globally
Registrar: The company that officially registered your domain
The Bottom Line
Start with your Squarespace dashboard - it's the most reliable way to see who actually manages your domain. The ICANN lookup is useful for double-checking or researching domains you don't own, but your Squarespace account will give you the practical information you need for day-to-day management.
Remember that backend registrars like Tucows might appear in official records, but you'll still do all your actual domain management through Squarespace's interface.