.us domains

Learn about the guidelines and features of .us domains.

Last updated May 23, 2024

You can register, transfer, or connect domains ending in .us to Squarespace. These domains are a great option if you have a business or professional presence in the United States (US).

The .us country code top-level domain (ccTLD) follows different rules than most other TLDs we offer. This guide covers certain special requirements and exceptions from Squarespace and the relevant organization that oversees .us domain registration. To learn more about these requirements and exceptions, visit TLD registry policies.

To find a domain's price, you can search for it on our domain name search page or your domains dashboard.

TLD features

Browse the table below to learn about the unique features and rules of registering or transferring a domain ending in .us. If you connect your .us domain to your site, these guidelines don’t apply.

Features Rules
Additional requirements

When registering a .us domain, you’ll need to provide information about the domain’s use and your residency in the US.

In the Additional requirements panel, first select an Application purpose from the drop-down menu. Choose the option that best describes the use for your domain. The options include:

  • Personal use
  • Business use for profit
  • Non-profit business or organization
  • Education purposes
  • Government purposes

Then select a Residency status from the drop-down menu. The status options refer to the individual or business registering the domain. The options include:

  • A citizen of the US or any of its territories
  • A permanent resident of the US or any of its territories
  • An organization incorporated within the US
  • A foreign organization doing business in the US
  • A foreign organization with US office

If you select either of the last two statuses, you must provide the country code for your country of citizenship.

Five-day registration grace period You can cancel these domains within five days of registration for a refund.
Free domain offer You can use the free domain offer when registering or transferring a .us domain.
Transferring to Squarespace At the time of transfer, you’ll purchase a one-year extension of your domain registration through Squarespace. You’ll keep the time remaining on your current registration, plus an additional year.
Whois privacy Whois privacy isn’t available.

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