Table of Contents
- Understanding Squarespace Domain Transfer Costs
- What You'll Pay to Transfer Your Domain
- Standard Domain Transfer Costs
- UK Domain Special Rules
- Free Domain with Annual Plans
- What's Included and What to Watch For
- The 45-Day Renewal Trap
- Cancelled Transfer Refunds
- Managing Your Domain After Transfer
- Moving Away from Squarespace
- Common Questions
- Quick Definitions
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Transferring a domain to Squarespace costs one extra year of registration, includes free Whois Privacy and SSL, and has specific rules for UK domains. Watch for early renewal fees from your current host and plan transfers carefully to avoid extra charges.
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Understanding Squarespace Domain Transfer Costs
Transferring your domain to Squarespace isn't free, but it's not expensive either. Here's exactly what you'll pay and what you get.
TL;DR: Key Points
- You'll pay for one extra year of domain registration (ICANN requires this)
- Transfer includes free Whois Privacy and SSL
- Different rules apply to .uk, .co.uk, and .org.uk domains
- Squarespace refunds cancelled transfers automatically
- Watch out for early renewal charges from your current host
- No fees for moving domains away from Squarespace
What You'll Pay to Transfer Your Domain
You're not paying Squarespace a transfer fee. Instead, you're buying an extra year of domain registration, which ICANN (the organisation that manages domain names) requires for all transfers.
Standard Domain Transfer Costs
The cost depends on your domain's extension (the bit after the final dot). A .com domain costs different to a .co.uk or .org domain.
Check the exact price on Squarespace's domain search page or in your account dashboard. These prices change occasionally, so always verify before starting the transfer.
UK Domain Special Rules
Domains ending in .co.uk, .org.uk, or .uk follow slightly different pricing rules. The transfer process is the same, but check the specific costs on Squarespace's domain pages.
Free Domain with Annual Plans
If you're on an annual Squarespace plan, you might get your domain free. Check if your domain qualifies for this offer on the Squarespace website.
What's Included and What to Watch For
What you get:
- One year added to your domain registration
- Any remaining time from your current registration carries over
- Free Whois Privacy (hides your contact details from public searches)
- Free SSL certificate (secures your website)
Potential extra costs:
- Local taxes (calculated at checkout based on your location)
- Renewal fees from your old host if they charge early
The 45-Day Renewal Trap
Here's something that catches people out: if your domain renews within 45 days of your transfer, your current host might charge you for renewal. Squarespace won't refund this charge because it's not their fee.
Plan your transfer at least two months before your domain expires to avoid paying twice.
Cancelled Transfer Refunds
If your transfer fails or gets cancelled, Squarespace refunds you automatically. You don't need to contact support or fill out forms.
Managing Your Domain After Transfer
Once transferred, you'll manage everything through your Squarespace dashboard. You can:
- View payment history
- Set up auto-renewal
- Update domain settings
- Manage DNS records
Moving Away from Squarespace
No fees from Squarespace if you transfer your domain elsewhere. Your new host might charge their own transfer or registration fees, but that's between you and them.
Common Questions
How much does it cost to transfer my domain to Squarespace?
There's no transfer fee, but you'll pay for one year of registration (prices vary by domain type).
Can I get a free domain when transferring?
Yes, if you're on an annual plan and your domain qualifies for Squarespace's free domain offer.
What if my transfer fails?
Squarespace refunds you automatically. No action needed from you.
Quick Definitions
TLD (Top-Level Domain): The last part of your domain name after the final dot (.com, .co.uk, .org)
ICANN: The non-profit organisation that oversees domain name registration worldwide
Whois Privacy: Service that hides your personal contact information from public domain searches
SSL Certificate: Security technology that encrypts data between your website and visitors' browsers
The key thing to remember: plan ahead and check for any early renewal charges from your current host. That's usually where people get caught with unexpected costs.