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Do I Own My Domain Name With Squarespace?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 2:30 am

As the internet has become more and more commonplace in society, so too has the need for individuals and businesses to have their own web presence. For many, this means having their own domain name.

When it comes to setting up a website, one of the most popular platforms is Squarespace. But what does that mean for domain ownership?

The short answer is that you do not own your domain name with Squarespace. However, you do have the ability to purchase and use your own domain name with Squarespace, which gives you a certain level of control over your web presence.

PRO TIP: If you use Squarespace to build your website, you may not own your domain name. Squarespace can terminate your account and take your domain name if you violate their terms of service.

When you set up a website with Squarespace, you have the option to use a subdomain of Squarespace.com (such as yourname.Squarespace.com) or to connect your own domain name (such as www.yourname.com). If you choose to connect your own domain name, Squarespace will provide DNS hosting and email forwarding for your domain at no additional charge. This means that you can use Squarespace as your website builder and host, but you will need to purchase your domain name from a registrar such as GoDaddy or Hover.

So while you don’t technically “own” your domain name when using Squarespace, you do have the ability to use your own domain name with the platform, which gives you a certain level of control and ownership over your web presence.

In conclusion, while you don’t technically “own” your domain name when using Squarespace, you do have the ability to use your own domain name with the platform, which gives you a certain level of control and ownership over your web presence.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.