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What Is Squarespace Domain Name?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 5:20 am

PRO TIP: If you are considering using Squarespace to host your website, be aware that their domain names can be quite expensive. In some cases, you may be able to find a cheaper option elsewhere.

A domain name is an identification string that defines a realm of administrative autonomy, authority or control within the Internet. Domain names are used in various networking contexts and for application-specific naming and addressing purposes.

In general, a domain name identifies a network domain, or it represents an Internet Protocol (IP) resource, such as a personal computer used to access the Internet, a server computer hosting a web site, or the web site itself or any other service communicated via the Internet. In 2017, 330.6 million domain names had been registered. [1]

A domain name may be composed of:

a root domain name, such as example.com
a subdomain, such as www.example.com or blog.com
a second-level domain (2LD), such as example.co.uk or example.com.au
a top-level domain (TLD), such as .com, .net or .org

Domain names are organized in subordinate levels (subdomains) of the DNS root domain, which is nameless. The first-level set of domain names are the top-level domains (TLDs), including the generic top-level domains (gTLDs), such as the prominent domains com, info, net, edu, and org, and the country code top-level domains (ccTLDs). below these top-level domains in the DNS hierarchy are the second-level and third-level domain names that are typically open for reservation by end-users who wish to connect local area networks to the Internet, create other publicly accessible Internet resources or run web sites.

The process of buying a Squarespace Domain Name is simple. Just choose the custom URL you want and enter your billing information to complete your purchase. If you already have a Domain Name from another provider, you can transfer it to Squarespace following these instructions

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