Transfer your 1&1 IONOS domain to Squarespace in 12 simple steps to manage all your domain settings in one place.

Before starting, review:

• Pricing and billing details
• Domain transfer requirements
• Transfer timing
• Steps for moving custom email addresses

Step 1: Access IONOS Account

1. Visit 1&1 IONOS and sign in
2. Navigate to Domains & SSL
3. Select your domain

Step 2: Verify Contact Information

1. Go to Privacy & Contact Details
2. Check Administrative Contact details
3. Edit if needed under Domain Contact Details

Step 3: Unlock Domain

1. Select Renewal & Transfer tab
2. Ensure domain transfer lock toggle is gray (unlocked)

Step 4: Get Authorization Code

1. Click "Show Authorization Code" in Change provider section
2. Copy and save the code

Step 5: Initiate Transfer

1. Open Squarespace Domains panel
2. Click "Use a domain I own"
3. Enter domain name
4. Click Transfer domain
5. Enter authorization code

Step 6: Confirm Registration Details

1. Verify contact information
2. Update email address if needed
3. Make necessary changes to WHOIS records

Step 7: Review Payment

1. Confirm payment method
2. Enter new credit card if needed

Step 8: Finalize Order

1. Review transfer details
2. Check one-year registration charge
3. Confirm terms and expiration date
4. Complete purchase

Step 9: Accept Transfer Wait for IONOS email and approve transfer link

Step 10: Monitor Transfer Status

1. Check Domains panel for progress
2. Address any error messages
3. Verify domain is unlocked
4. Confirm authorization code if needed

Step 11: Review DNS Settings

1. Check existing DNS records
2. Remove unnecessary records
3. Add new custom records if needed
4. Preserve MX records for email

Step 12: Complete Transfer

1. Wait for confirmation email
2. Verify domain shows green label in panel

Post-Transfer Tasks:

• Cancel IONOS hosting if needed
• Set as primary domain
• Enable SSL
• Set up Google Workspace email
• Review domain invoice

Troubleshooting:

• Contact IONOS support for transfer issues
• Review transfer requirements
• Consider domain connection instead of transfer if problems persist

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