What Happened
In September 2023, Google sold Google Domains to Squarespace. Your domains were automatically transferred. While they'll continue working, Squarespace's pricing is higher than alternatives.
Squarespace .com pricing: $20/year (vs ~$10-11 at Cloudflare/Porkbun)
Where to Transfer
Cloudflare Registrar
$10.44/year (at-cost pricing) + free CDN + free security. Best value for most users.
Saves $9.56/year per domain vs Squarespace
Porkbun
$11.06/year + excellent support. Good if you want flexibility with nameservers.
Saves ~$9/year per domain
Namecheap
$16.98/year + hosting options. Good if you want an all-in-one provider.
Saves ~$3/year per domain
How to Transfer from Squarespace
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Log into Squarespace Domains
domains.squarespace.com
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Unlock your domain
Settings → Turn off transfer lock
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Get authorization code
Settings → Get transfer code
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Initiate transfer at new registrar
Enter domain + auth code, pay transfer fee
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Confirm transfer via email
Check email and approve. Takes 5-7 days.
Don't Stay at Squarespace
At $20/year vs $10.44 at Cloudflare, you'll save nearly $100 over 10 years per domain. The transfer takes 10 minutes and is worth it.
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