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Manage domains registered through Google Workspace in Squarespace by checking domain status, using Google for billing and Squarespace for DNS settings, and verifying within 15 days to avoid suspension. You can transfer full management to Squarespace for simplicity.
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Managing Domains Between Google Workspace and Squarespace
Learn how to handle your domains when they're registered through Google Workspace but managed in Squarespace.
TL;DR: Key Points
- Domains registered through Google Workspace appear in both platforms
- Check your Squarespace domain dashboard to see if your domain is resold
- Use Google Workspace for billing, Squarespace for DNS and privacy settings
- Verify your domain within 15 days or it gets suspended
- You can transfer full management to Squarespace if needed
How This Setup Works
When you register a domain through Google Workspace, it often gets handled by Squarespace behind the scenes. This means your domain appears in both your Google Workspace admin panel and your Squarespace domain dashboard.
It's actually quite handy - you get your email through Google Workspace and can manage your website through Squarespace, all tied to the same domain. But it does create some confusion about where to go for different tasks.
Is Your Domain Resold?
Here's how to check if your domain is managed this way:
- Log into your Squarespace account
- Go to Settings > Domains
- Click on your domain name
- Look under the expiration date - if you see "Google Domains" or similar, it's a resold domain
If you see this, it means Google Workspace handles the billing but Squarespace manages most of the technical bits.
What to Manage Where
This split setup means different tasks happen in different places:
Use Google Workspace Admin Console for:
- Cancelling the domain
- Turning auto-renewal on or off
- Payment methods and billing
- Refund requests
Use Squarespace for:
- DNS records (A records, CNAME, MX records)
- Domain forwarding
- Contact information
- Whois privacy protection
- Unlocking domains for transfers
- Fixing suspension issues
The 15-Day Verification Rule
After you register your domain, you'll get an email asking you to verify your contact details. Don't ignore this - you've got 15 days to respond or your domain gets suspended.
When suspended, your website goes offline and your email stops working. Not ideal.
The verification email usually goes to the address you used when registering. If you can't find it, check your spam folder.
Connecting Your Domain
To a Squarespace site:
Go to your domain settings in Squarespace and select "Use with Squarespace Site". Pick which site from the dropdown.
To a non-Squarespace site:
You'll need to update your DNS records. The exact records depend on where your site is hosted - check with your hosting provider for the specific values.
Moving Everything to Squarespace
If managing things across two platforms gets annoying, you can move full control to Squarespace:
- Contact Google Workspace support to end the billing relationship for your domain
- In Squarespace, go to your domain dashboard
- Click on your domain, then hit "Claim Domain"
- Complete the transfer process and add your payment details
Once done, everything happens in Squarespace - much simpler.
Common Questions
Can I move my domain to a different registrar entirely?
Not while it's in this resold setup. You'd need to transfer management to Squarespace first, then wait 60 days before moving it elsewhere.
What happens if I cancel Google Workspace?
Your domain stays active, but you lose the Gmail and other Google services. The domain management stays in Squarespace.
Can I use this domain with WordPress or other platforms?
Yes, just update the DNS records to point to your other hosting provider.
Quick Definitions
DNS Records: Think of these as forwarding addresses that tell browsers where to find your website and email.
Whois Privacy: Hides your personal details from public domain registration databases. Always worth having on.
Nameservers: The main traffic controllers that direct visitors to your website. Usually something like ns1.squarespace.com.
Bottom Line
This dual management setup works well once you know which platform handles what. Keep Google Workspace for your email and billing, use Squarespace for website and DNS management, and always verify new domains quickly to avoid suspension headaches.
If you prefer keeping things simple, moving everything to Squarespace is straightforward and gives you one less login to remember.