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Can I Cancel Squarespace and Keep Domain?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 2:19 am

If you’re planning to cancel your Squarespace account, you might be wondering if you can keep your domain name. The short answer is yes, you can keep your domain name when you cancel Squarespace. However, there are a few things to keep in mind before you cancel Squarespace and transfer your domain name to another provider.

First, if you purchased your domain through Squarespace, you’ll need to unlock it before you can transfer it to another registrar. To do this, log in to your Squarespace account and go to Settings > Domains > Advanced Settings. Next to your domain, click the Unlock link and follow the instructions. Once your domain is unlocked, you’ll be able to transfer it away from Squarespace.

If you didn’t purchase your domain through Squarespace, you’ll need to make sure that your DNS settings are pointing to another provider before you cancel Squarespace.

Otherwise, your website will go offline when you cancel your account. To check your DNS settings, log in to your Squarespace account and go to Settings > Domains > Advanced Settings. Next to DNS Records, click the Manage link and make sure that all of your DNS records are pointing to another provider.

Once you’ve unlocked your domain (if necessary) and updated your DNS settings (if necessary), you’re ready to cancel Squarespace and transfer your domain name away. To do this, log in to your Squarespace account and go to Billing > Cancel Account. Follow the instructions on the page to cancel your account. Once your account is canceled, you can transfer your domain name away from Squarespace.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, yes – you can cancel Squarespace and keep your domain name – but there are a few things to keep in mind first.

Make sure that your domain is unlocked (if purchased through Squarespace) or that DNS records are updated (if not purchased through Squarespace) before cancelling.

Doing so will ensure a smooth transition for both yourself and your website visitors!

PRO TIP: If you cancel your Squarespace account, your domain registration will also be cancelled. You will no longer be able to use your domain or website and will need to reregister your domain with a new provider.
Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.