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To reactivate an expired Squarespace domain, check the domains dashboard, select the expired domain, renew it, and update payment details if necessary. Keep billing information current to avoid future expirations, and be aware of grace periods for different domain types.
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How to Reactivate Your Squarespace Domain
Understanding Squarespace Domain Expiration
- Your payment method failed (expired card, insufficient funds)
- You accidentally switched off auto-renewal
- Your billing information is outdated
- There was a technical glitch with the payment system
How to Identify an Expired Domain
- Your website will show an error page or won't load at all
- In your Squarespace domains dashboard, you'll see a clear 'Expired' status next to the domain name
Grace Periods Explained
- .com domains: Usually 30 days
- .co.uk domains: 90 days
- Other ccTLDs: Can be anywhere from 30-90 days
Steps to Reactivate Your Domain
- Open your domains dashboard in your Squarespace account
- Click on the expired domain (it'll be clearly marked)
- Select 'Renew Domain' from the options
- Review and edit payment details if your card has expired or changed
- Confirm payment to complete the renewal
Pixelhaze Tip: Always keep a backup payment method on file to prevent domain expiration due to payment issues.
Maintaining Your Billing Cycle After Reactivation
- When you reactivate an expired domain, your original billing cycle stays the same
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I renew an expired Squarespace domain?
- Will reactivating an expired domain affect my billing cycle?
- What happens if I don't renew my domain within the grace period?
Jargon Buster
- Domain Registrar: The company that manages your domain registration
- Grace Period: The window after expiration where you can still renew your domain
- ccTLD: Country code top-level domain
Renewing your expired domain through Squarespace is straightforward. Keep your billing information current and consider setting calendar reminders for manual renewals.