Both registrants must operate your domain for a brief time during the transfer process. Follow these steps to transfer your Crazy Domains domain to Squarespace:

Before Starting:

• Check pricing and payment details
• Review domain transfer requirements
• Verify timing and custom email transfer steps

Step 1: Access Crazy Domains Account

1. Sign in to Crazy Domains
2. Click "Visit My Account"
3. Navigate to Domains under My Account
4. Select your domain

Step 2: Unlock Domain

1. Click "Domain Lock"
2. Set lock status to "Off"
3. Click "Update"

Step 3: Verify Contact Information

1. Check Administrator and Registrant contact details
2. Update email addresses if needed
3. Allow 24 hours for changes to process

Step 4: Get Authorization Code

1. Click ☰ next to Domain Name
2. Select "Registry Key"
3. Copy the code from Password field

Step 5: Initiate Squarespace Transfer

1. Open Domains menu
2. Click "Use External Domain"
3. Enter domain name
4. Click "Transfer Domain"
5. Enter authorization code

Step 6: Confirm Registration Details

1. Review WHOIS information
2. Update contact details if needed
3. Verify email address

Step 7: Complete Payment

1. Review payment method
2. Enter new card details if needed
3. Click "Save and Continue"

Step 8: Review Order

1. Check transfer fees
2. Verify domain extension pricing
3. Accept terms
4. Complete purchase

Step 9: Monitor Transfer Status

• Check Domains menu for progress
• Address any error messages
• Verify domain unlock status

Step 10: Review DNS Settings (Optional)

1. Access DNS settings
2. Review existing records
3. Make necessary adjustments

Step 11: Wait for Completion

• Allow up to 15 days
• Avoid DNS changes during transfer
• Watch for confirmation email

After Transfer:

1. Cancel Crazy Domains account (optional)
2. Set up primary domain
3. Configure SSL
4. Add custom email if needed
5. Manage domain settings in Squarespace

Important Notes:

• Don't modify DNS during transfer
• Keep authorization code secure
• Contact Crazy Domains support for delays
• Transfer includes one-year registration renewal

If transfer fails, review error messages and consider keeping domain with Crazy Domains while connecting to Squarespace instead.

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