Third-party domain transfers between Squarespace sites are straightforward when following these essential steps:

Before Starting:

• Ensure your site isn't a parked domain page
• Verify both your site and domain are active
• Have access to both Squarespace sites

Step 1: Disconnect Domain from Current Site

1. Access the Domains panel
2. Select the domain
3. Click Disconnect Domain
4. Confirm disconnection

Step 2: Connect Domain to New Site

1. Log into your new site
2. Open Domains panel
3. Click "I already have a domain"
4. Enter domain name
5. Choose "Connect from provider"
6. Select your domain provider

For Automatic Connections (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Network Solutions):

• Follow the automatic connection process
• Log in to provider account when prompted

For Manual Connections:

1. Open your Domains dashboard
2. Copy the unique CNAME code under Host column
3. Log into domain provider account
4. Locate DNS settings
5. Find CNAME record with verify.squarespace.com
6. Replace Alias field with new code
7. Save changes

Connection Time:

• Usually completes within 24 hours
• May take up to 72 hours in some cases

Google Workspace Transfer: If you have Google Workspace, contact Squarespace support with:

• Current site URL
• New site URL
• Custom domain name

Troubleshooting:

• Check provider-specific guides for CNAME modifications
• Review domain connection troubleshooting steps
• Contact support if issues persist

The domain transfer will be complete once DNS propagation finishes and all records update properly.

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