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Google Domains: Google Domains shutting down: What it means for the users and other details
Google is shutting down Google Domains. For the unaware, Google Domains is a domain name registrar operated by Google. The tech giant has announced that Squarespace will acquire the assets associated with the Google Domains business.
The design-driven platform, Squarespace has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Google, whereby Squarespace will acquire the assets associated with the Google Domains business, which will be winding down following a transition period. This purchase includes approximately 10 million domains hosted on Google Domains spread across millions of customers.
As per the agreement, Squarespace has committed to maintaining the current renewal prices for all existing Google Domains customers for a minimum of 12 months after the transaction is finalised. Additionally, Squarespace will offer extra incentives to encourage Google Domains customers to create websites using Squarespace and utilise other Squarespace services. During the migration process, Squarespace will utilise Google’s infrastructure that powers the Google Domains product to ensure a smooth transfer of domains.
Matt Madrigal, vice president and general manager, Merchant Shopping of Google, said, “In keeping with our efforts to sharpen our focus, we have entered into a definitive agreement with Squarespace for the acquisition of customer accounts of the Google Domains registrar business. Supporting a smooth transition for customers over the coming months, with the help of the Google Domains team, is our top priority. Squarespace can provide an integrated experience of purchasing and managing domains along with offering other tools that these customers may need to build their online presence.”
What does this mean for the customer?
At present, there are no immediate changes to your Google Domains account, and no action is required from you at this time. Following the completion of regulatory approvals and the transaction, you will become a customer of Squarespace, and your domain will be owned and eventually managed by Squarespace after a transition period. If applicable, associated Google Workspace services will be automatically managed by Squarespace, with few exceptions. Squarespace will directly reach out to you if any additional steps are necessary.
The design-driven platform, Squarespace has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Google, whereby Squarespace will acquire the assets associated with the Google Domains business, which will be winding down following a transition period. This purchase includes approximately 10 million domains hosted on Google Domains spread across millions of customers.
As per the agreement, Squarespace has committed to maintaining the current renewal prices for all existing Google Domains customers for a minimum of 12 months after the transaction is finalised. Additionally, Squarespace will offer extra incentives to encourage Google Domains customers to create websites using Squarespace and utilise other Squarespace services. During the migration process, Squarespace will utilise Google’s infrastructure that powers the Google Domains product to ensure a smooth transfer of domains.
Matt Madrigal, vice president and general manager, Merchant Shopping of Google, said, “In keeping with our efforts to sharpen our focus, we have entered into a definitive agreement with Squarespace for the acquisition of customer accounts of the Google Domains registrar business. Supporting a smooth transition for customers over the coming months, with the help of the Google Domains team, is our top priority. Squarespace can provide an integrated experience of purchasing and managing domains along with offering other tools that these customers may need to build their online presence.”
What does this mean for the customer?
At present, there are no immediate changes to your Google Domains account, and no action is required from you at this time. Following the completion of regulatory approvals and the transaction, you will become a customer of Squarespace, and your domain will be owned and eventually managed by Squarespace after a transition period. If applicable, associated Google Workspace services will be automatically managed by Squarespace, with few exceptions. Squarespace will directly reach out to you if any additional steps are necessary.
