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Regularly update your Squarespace domain contact info to receive important notifications and maintain security. Use Whois privacy to protect personal details, and ensure accurate entries to avoid verification issues. Review contact roles and follow specified steps for editing and confirming changes.
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Managing Your Squarespace Domain Contact Info
Learn how to update and manage contact info for your Squarespace domain effectively.
TL;DR: Key Points
- Update your domain contact information regularly to ensure you receive vital notifications
- Whois privacy protects your personal information but be aware of exceptions with certain TLDs
- Different roles like owner, admin, and tech have specific functions and privileges
- Review and change contact details directly from your Squarespace dashboard
- Avoid using special characters and specific email providers to prevent issues with domain verification
Why Updated Contact Information Matters
Keeping your domain contact information current on Squarespace is essential for maintaining control and security over your domain. This information, often called Whois information, is needed to:
- Receive important notifications about your domain
- Verify ownership of your domain
- Handle domain transfers between different providers
Regular Review
Review your domain contact information once a year. Squarespace will prompt you via email to ensure your details are up to date. These emails come from addresses ending with @squarespace.com.
Whois Privacy Explained
Whois privacy is a feature that keeps your domain registration details hidden from the public. Squarespace enables this automatically for most general TLDs. However, country-specific TLDs might have different rules, so check the specific requirements for your domain's TLD.
Understanding Contact Roles
Your domain can have several contact roles, each serving a different purpose:
- Owner: The main contact, receiving all domain-related communications
- Admin, Tech, and Billing: These roles handle administrative, technical, and billing aspects though they won't see domain-related messages unless explicitly set up to do so
Changes in Contact Roles
From May 2025, only the owner's information will be collected for general TLDs to comply with new registration data policies by ICANN.
Editing Contact Information
To update your Whois information:
- Access the domains dashboard on Squarespace
- Select the domain to edit, then click 'Edit' under Registration Information
- Update necessary details according to provided formatting tips
- Verify the changes by checking the email address listed
Tech Tip
When entering data, avoid special characters and choose an email that's not linked directly with the domain you're managing. This prevents lost communications if domain issues occur.
Confirming Changes
If modifying the owner's contact info:
- An email will be sent to both the new and old addresses for verification under the 'Change of Registrant' process
- Click on 'Confirm' in the emails received to approve changes
Resending Verification
Can't find the verification email? You can resend it through your domain's dashboard under the designated section.
Pixelhaze Tip: Always double-check for any spaces in your email address field when updating contact settings to avoid failed notifications and delays in processes.
FAQs
How often should I review my domain's contact information with Squarespace?
You should review your domain's contact information once a year. Squarespace will remind you via email to ensure it remains up-to-date.
Can I enable Whois privacy with Squarespace domains?
Yes, Whois privacy is automatically enabled for most domains registered through Squarespace, although this can vary with certain country-specific TLDs.
What happens if I can't find the verification email for my domain contact information changes?
If the verification email isn't in your inbox or spam folder, you can resend it directly from your Squarespace domain dashboard.
Jargon Buster
- TLDs (Top-Level Domains): The last part of a domain name, like .com or .org
- Whois Privacy: A feature that prevents the public display of your contact information in the Whois database
- ICANN: An organisation that helps keep the internet secure by managing databases that are integral to the internet's namespace
- Domain Registrar: A service that manages the reservation of internet domain names
- Change of Registrant (COR): A process where you update the contact details for a domain owner
Keeping your Squarespace domain contact information up-to-date is vital for secure and efficient domain management. By following these straightforward steps, you can easily maintain your domain's security, functionality, and compliance. Always double-check entries for accuracy and remember, keeping your details current is the foundation of hassle-free domain ownership.