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On 15 June 2023, Google entered into a definitive agreement with Squarespace, indicating their intent to purchase all domain registrations and related customer accounts from Google Domains. When the transaction between Google and Squarespace closed on 7 September 2023, all Google Domains users ...

September 4, 2023 - If you're buying a new domain name the process will be much easier. The first step is to go to the Google Domains web page, https://domains.google/. When there, you can either search for your new domain name or transfer a domain you already own.

For more information about how this change affects Cloud Domains, see Cloud Domains feature deprecations, Renew an expired domain registration, and Squarespace purchase of Google Domains FAQ. This page describes how to transfer a registered domain from Cloud Domains to a third-party domain registrar.

October 14, 2025 - Add, edit, or move your Google Workspace domains. To sign up for Google Workspace (previously G Suite), you must have at least one custom...

All eligible domains and entities from the source environment are moved into the destination environment. Your data remains safe—No data ever leaves the Google environment during the transfer process. Transfer entities are moved, not copied—The original entity is fully maintained and all settings, history, document IDs and URLs, permissions, etc. remain the same. The only change is the owner of the transfer entities. Content shared directly to individuals is retained—Sharing with individual users or groups is not modified.

June 3, 2025 - Unlock your domain. Head to your Domains dashboard on Squarespace, unlock your domain, and request an authorization code. You’ll need this in the next step. Start the transfer process by signing up from this page.

May 22, 2025 - Start the domain transfer process and enter the authorization code you copied from GoDaddy. Click Continue · Choose to import your current settings and let Google manage your DNS settings or keep the current name servers.

August 12, 2025 - To transfer a domain from Google, you will need to prepare by reviewing current domain settings, verify your ownership, gather necessary information, check transfer eligibility, and backup domain data before initiating the transfer.

Visit the support centers of your current and new domain hosts for transfer instructions. Connect Google Workspace with your new domain host. Set up your MX records to direct your domain's email to your Google Workspace account.

No, your domain doesn't have a 60 day domain lock. You can transfer the domain to another provider at any time. Yes, your existing Google services, like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google Ads will continue to work with no interruption to service.

It is recommended to generate this token just before the transfer as it can expire and the transfer process may fail. Login to Google domains and activate the Transfer tab and search for the domain you want to transfer (the one you have unlocked ...

To verify that you own your domain, the Google Workspace setup wizard gives you a unique verification code to add to the domain settings at your domain host.

September 24, 2025 - If you are also affected by the shutdown and are considering moving your domain to another provider, you are in the right place. In this blog, we will show you a step-by-step guide on how to transfer a domain from Google Domains, including options like Bluehost domain transfer, to ensure a smooth transition away from Squarespace.

Go on to your domain details page on your given provided, for example: Locate the DNS drop-down box, or wherever you see basicDNS, add custom DNS, something along those lines. See above. It will be different between providers. On namecheap it is located in the Nameservers row. Select custom DNS (this will be the same among all providers). ... ns-cloud-b1.googledomains.com.

November 26, 2023 - Once your domain ownership is verified, access the Google Admin Console. Navigate to the “Domains” section, and choose the “Add a domain” option. Follow the on-screen instructions to add your domain to Google Workspace. Within the Google Admin Console, locate the option to transfer ...

For more information about how this change affects Cloud Domains, see Cloud Domains feature deprecations, Renew an expired domain registration, and Squarespace purchase of Google Domains FAQ. This page describes how to search for an available domain name and register the domain by using Cloud ...

If you got your domain name when signing up for Google Apps, this means that it was registered by Google. However Google itself, as a company, does not provide domain registration services and is using third-party registrars instead. However, you can still transfer your domain out by using the access to the domain controls through Google.

Enter your domain in the domain field above to start the transfer. Authorize the transfer by entering your authorization code. Check out and pay. Keep the time remaining on your current registration, plus an additional year.