Domain transfers require specific conditions to be met and can take anywhere from 1 to 15 days to complete. To ensure a smooth transfer to Squarespace, your domain must meet these key requirements:

• The domain's TLD must be supported by Squarespace
• Domain must be unlocked
• 60 days must have passed since last registration or transfer
• DNSSEC records must be removed

The transfer process is free, but requires a one-year registration extension as per ICANN rules. Registration fees vary based on your domain's TLD.

While transferring, keep in mind:

• Email services may experience temporary downtime
• Website content is not included in the transfer
• SSL certificates will be reissued after transfer completion
• Minimal site downtime may occur
• MX records can be transferred to maintain existing email services

Post-transfer considerations:

• You maintain ownership of your domain
• All domain management moves to Squarespace
• You can extend registration period after transfer completion
• Previous provider account can typically be canceled
• Browser cache may need clearing to see updated site

For domains near expiration:

Transfer is usually possible within the grace period (typically 30 days after expiration). Consult your current provider before proceeding with an expired domain transfer.

If your transfer fails, Squarespace will notify you by email and show the transfer as canceled in your domain panel. You can then troubleshoot the issue through their support resources.

For email continuity:

• Back up important emails before transfer
• Verify compatibility with current email provider
• Consider migrating to Google Workspace through Squarespace

Subdomains cannot be transferred directly but can be created after the root domain transfer is complete, at no additional cost.

Remember, transferring a domain only moves the domain hosting and DNS settings, not the website content itself. Plan accordingly if you're also moving your website to Squarespace.

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