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To remove the "www" from your Squarespace domain, access the Domains panel, toggle off the "Use 'www' prefix" option, and expect changes to take 24-48 hours to propagate. This won't negatively impact SEO, and both versions of the URL will work seamlessly.
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Remove www from Your Squarespace Domain URL
Learn how to remove the "www" from your domain on Squarespace easily.
TL;DR: Key Points
- Access the Domains panel on Squarespace to adjust your URL
- Toggle off the "Use 'www' prefix" option to remove it from your domain
- Expect a processing time of 24 to 48 hours for the changes to take effect
- This adjustment won't affect your SEO negatively
- Chrome and some other browsers may automatically hide "www" in their display anyway
Why Remove www from Your Domain?
The "www" prefix is a relic from the early web. Most modern websites drop it for a cleaner look. Your domain becomes shorter and feels more contemporary without it.
Both versions work exactly the same way. It's purely about how your URL appears to visitors.
How to Remove the www Prefix
Here's how to set up your Squarespace domain without "www":
- Go to the Domains Panel: Log into your Squarespace account and click on Settings, then Domains
- Find Your Domain: Look for the domain you want to change
- Toggle the Setting: Turn off "Use 'www' prefix" by clicking the toggle switch
That's it. Your domain will now redirect visitors from www.yoursite.com to yoursite.com automatically.
Important: Give it 24-48 hours for the changes to spread across the internet. Your site will work fine during this time, but some visitors might still see the old version briefly.
Common Questions
Can I switch back to using www later?
Yes, just toggle the setting back on in the Domains panel whenever you want.
Will this hurt my SEO?
Not at all. Squarespace handles the redirects properly, so search engines won't see this as a problem. Your rankings stay intact.
What if I have custom email addresses?
Your email addresses won't change. This only affects how your website URL appears.
Do I need to update links elsewhere?
No need. Both versions of your URL will work, and Squarespace automatically redirects visitors to your preferred version.
Quick Definitions
- Domain: Your website's address on the internet (like yourwebsite.com)
- Naked Domain: A domain without the "www" prefix
- Redirect: When one URL automatically sends visitors to another URL
- DNS Propagation: The time it takes for domain changes to update across the internet
The Bottom Line
Removing "www" from your Squarespace domain takes about 30 seconds to set up. It's a small change that makes your URL look cleaner and more modern. The technical side is handled automatically, so you don't need to worry about breaking anything.