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Verify your Squarespace domain within 15 days of registration to avoid suspension. Check your email for a verification link, and if not received, resend it from your Squarespace dashboard. Use a reliable email provider to prevent issues with spam filters. If suspended, follow the verification steps to restore your domain.
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How to Verify Your Squarespace Domain
When you register a domain through Squarespace or update your contact details, you'll get an email asking you to verify your information. This isn't optional - it's required by ICANN regulations and you've got 15 days to complete it before your domain gets suspended.
Here's exactly how to handle the verification process and what to do when things go wrong.
What to Expect After Domain Registration
You'll receive a verification email within a few minutes of registering your domain or updating contact information. The email comes from one of two places:
Squarespace Domains LLC domains:
- From: no-reply@squarespace.com
- Subject: "[Action Required] Verify your Squarespace domain contact"
Tucows domains:
- Subject: "Action Required: Verify your Domain"
Check your spam folder if you don't see it in your inbox - these emails often get filtered out.
How to Verify Your Domain
- Open the verification email
- Click the confirmation link
- Review your contact information on the page that opens
- Click 'Verify Information' to complete the process
That's it. The whole thing takes about 30 seconds once you find the email.
When the Verification Email Doesn't Arrive
If you can't find the verification email or need to send another one:
- Go to your Squarespace dashboard
- Click on Settings > Domains
- Find your domain and click Manage
- Look for the verification banner and click Resend Verification Email
- Confirm when prompted
Email Provider Issues
Apple email addresses (@mac.com, @me.com, @icloud.com) often block Squarespace's verification emails automatically. If you're using one of these, either:
- Check your blocked/junk folders thoroughly
- Change your domain contact email to a Gmail, Outlook, or other provider
- Contact Squarespace support if you keep getting "Failed to send" errors
If Your Domain Gets Suspended
Miss the 15-day deadline and your domain will be suspended. Your website will stop working, but don't panic - it's temporary.
To fix it:
- Follow the steps above to resend the verification email
- Complete the verification process
- Your domain should reconnect to your site within a few hours
Pro tip: Set up your domain registration with an email address you actually check. Avoid using email addresses that might have aggressive spam filtering.
Common Questions
How long do I have to verify my domain?
15 days from registration or when you update contact details.
What happens if I ignore the verification email?
Your domain gets suspended and your website goes offline until you verify.
Can I change the email address used for verification?
Yes, update your domain contact information in your Squarespace dashboard, but this will trigger a new verification requirement.
Why do some email providers block these emails?
Automated emails from domain registrars often get flagged as spam. Apple's email services are particularly aggressive about this.
Quick Definitions
Domain Registrar: The company that manages your domain registration (Squarespace or their partner Tucows)
ICANN: The organisation that oversees internet domain names and requires this verification process
Domain Suspension: When your domain temporarily stops working due to incomplete verification
The verification process exists to prove you actually control the email address associated with your domain. It's a security measure that protects both you and the internet infrastructure. Complete it promptly and you'll never have to think about it again.