Moving a domain from Dotster to Squarespace requires several steps to ensure a smooth transfer process. Here's what you need to do:

Before Starting:

• Review pricing and billing details
• Check domain transfer requirements
• Consider timing implications
• Plan for custom email migration

Step-by-Step Transfer Process:

1. Access Your Dotster Account

• Log into Dotster
• Locate your domain in My Domains dashboard
• Click "Manage" for the desired domain

2. Update Contact Information

• Navigate to Contact Information tab
• Verify Administrative Contact details
• Update if needed and save changes

3. Prepare Domain for Transfer

• Unlock your domain
• Disable domain privacy
• Ensure domain is at least 60 days old

4. Get Authorization Code

• Click "Email Auth Code" on Transfer page
• Check email for authorization code

5. Initiate Squarespace Transfer

• Open Domains panel in Squarespace
• Select "Use a domain I own"
• Enter domain name
• Input authorization code

6. Complete Registration Details

• Verify contact information
• Update WHOIS records if needed
• Save changes

7. Handle Payment

• Confirm payment method
• Enter new card details if on trial
• Review charges

8. Finalize Transfer

• Review order details
• Check expiration date
• Confirm purchase

9. Monitor Transfer Status

• Check "Transfer in progress" status
• Address any error messages
• Unlock domain if needed
• Verify authorization code if rejected

10. Review DNS Settings

• Check existing records
• Maintain MX records for email
• Add or remove records as needed

11. Wait for Completion

• Allow up to 15 days for transfer
• Watch for confirmation email
• Verify green label in Domains panel

Post-Transfer Steps:

• Set as primary domain
• Configure www prefix
• Enable SSL
• Set up email (if needed)
• Cancel Dotster account

If transfer fails, you can:

• Review error messages
• Cancel and restart transfer
• Contact Dotster support
• Consider domain connection instead

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