Managing Domains with Squarespace and Google Workspace Guide

Managing Domains with Squarespace and Google Workspace

TL;DR:

• Register new domains with Squarespace when setting up Google Workspace to manage both from one place
• Some domain actions need Google Workspace dashboard, others need Squarespace dashboard
• Verify your domain within 15 days or it gets suspended
• Transfer full control to Squarespace by canceling Google Workspace domain billing or renewing expired domains through Squarespace

When you create a Google Workspace account, you can register a domain through Squarespace. This makes Squarespace a reseller that jointly manages the domain with Google Workspace. If you already use Squarespace, add Google Workspace from within your Squarespace account to avoid juggling multiple dashboards.

Finding Out Who Manages Your Domain

Check if your domain is managed through a reseller:

1. Go to your Squarespace domains dashboard
2. Click on your domain to view details
3. Look for the reseller name under the domain's expiration date

The tricky bit is that different tasks happen in different places:

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Google Workspace Admin Console handles:

• Canceling domains
• Auto-renew settings
• Refunds
• Payment updates

Squarespace Dashboard handles:

• DNS edits
• Domain forwarding
• Contact details
• Most other settings

Setting Up Your New Domain

After registering your domain, log out of any existing Squarespace accounts and log back in at squarespace.com/login using your Google Workspace credentials. This gives you access to manage your new domain.

Check your email for a verification link from Squarespace. Complete this within 15 days or your domain gets suspended.

Connecting Your Domain

To a Squarespace site:
If Squarespace manages your domain, you can connect it directly. If Google Workspace manages it, you'll need to switch the billing to Squarespace first.

To external sites:
Update your domain's DNS settings to point to your chosen platform.

Moving Full Control to Squarespace

If you want Squarespace to handle everything:

• Cancel the domain through Google Workspace, then claim it on Squarespace
• For expired domains, renew through Squarespace to shift management away from Google Workspace

Keep your domain management aligned with your main business platform. It makes everything simpler.

FAQs

What happens if I cancel Google Workspace but keep the domain?
The domain stays active and managed by Google Workspace until you cancel or transfer it separately.

Can I connect a Google Workspace-managed domain directly to my Squarespace site?
No, direct integration won't work because of how billing is managed. Transfer billing to Squarespace first.

What if I can't renew my domain through Squarespace?
If Squarespace won't let you renew, you might need to register it as a new domain.

Jargon Buster

Domain Resellers: Companies like Squarespace that manage domain registrations for clients

DNS Records: Configuration files that tell the internet where to find your website

Whois Privacy: Service that hides your personal information from public domain databases

Nameservers: Servers that host the DNS records for your domain

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Wrap-up

Managing domains across Squarespace and Google Workspace gets easier once you know which dashboard does what. Keep track of where your settings live, verify domains on time, and renew before they expire. When in doubt, contact Squarespace or Google Workspace support directly.

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