What to Do After Google Domains Was Acquired by Squarespace?

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Post by Wasserpuncher » Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 6:14 AM UTC

Hi everyone,

A few months ago, I registered a domain through Google Domains. Recently, I learned that Google Domains was acquired by Squarespace. I'm now wondering what steps I should take. Should I stick with Squarespace, or would it be advisable to consider changing domain registrars?

I'd appreciate any insights or advice from those who have experience with this situation or any recommendations for domain registrars.

Thank you for your help!

Re: What to Do After Google Domains Was Acquired by Squarespace?

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Post by elljess » Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 6:39 AM UTC

You can transfer your domain to GoDaddy for a fee. Your term balance transfers with you. Unlock domain, get auto code, call GoDaddy, initiate transfer. Who is your hosting provider?

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Post by smarri » Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 7:54 AM UTC

I buy my domains from Squarespace, I'm likely paying a premium but I've found their service to be good l.

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Post by g105b » Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 8:40 AM UTC

I recommend Gandi as they are such a huge player in domains, often resellinh their services to big companies like AWS. There's no crap with them. They just sell domain registrations.

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Post by nik736 » Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 9:45 AM UTC

elljess wrote: post #2

You can transfer your domain to GoDaddy for a fee. Your term balance transfers with you. Unlock domain, get auto code, call GoDaddy, initiate transfer. Who is your hosting provider?

GoDaddy, seriously?

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Post by speedgoose » Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 10:12 AM UTC

g105b wrote: post #4

I recommend Gandi as they are such a huge player in domains, often resellinh their services to big companies like AWS. There's no crap with them. They just sell domain registrations.

They got bought recently and increased the prices of email mailboxes too much for what they are. I wouldn’t bet on them.

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Post by cpach » Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 11:04 AM UTC

If you search here https://hn.algolia.com/ you can see previous discussions where people recommend domain registrars. AFAICT, Porkbun seems to be serious and popular. Personally I stick with Dynadot.

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Post by KomoD » Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 11:19 AM UTC

elljess wrote: post #2

You can transfer your domain to GoDaddy for a fee. Your term balance transfers with you. Unlock domain, get auto code, call GoDaddy, initiate transfer. Who is your hosting provider?

No, don't go with GoDaddy.

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Post by rdrd » Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 11:45 AM UTC

elljess wrote: post #2

You can transfer your domain to GoDaddy for a fee. Your term balance transfers with you. Unlock domain, get auto code, call GoDaddy, initiate transfer. Who is your hosting provider?

For transparency it looks like this user works for GoDaddy based on a previous HN comment where they link to their GoDaddy email address. My personal recommendation based on customer experience and privacy is Namecheap or Porkbun.

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Post by moomoo11 » Fri, Oct 20, 2023, 3:01 PM UTC

Will google automatically move the domains to square space?

Or does it have to be done manually?