Moving a WordPress domain to Squarespace requires careful preparation and several key steps. Before starting, verify:

• Domain pricing and billing details
• Transfer requirements
• Timing considerations
• Custom email migration needs

Step 1: WordPress Account Access

• Log into WordPress
• Navigate to My Site > Upgrades > Domains
• Select target domain

Step 2: Contact Information

• Verify/update domain contact details
• Ensure email addresses are correct for transfer notifications

Step 3: Domain Unlocking

• Click Transfer your domain
• Select Transfer to another registrar
• Unlock domain and obtain transfer code
• Save transfer code from email

Step 4: Initiate Squarespace Transfer

• Open Domains panel in Squarespace
• Click Use your domain
• Enter domain name
• Select Transfer Domain
• Input transfer code

Step 5: Registration Details

• Review WHOIS information
• Update contact details if needed
• Verify email address

Step 6: Payment Setup

• Confirm payment method
• Enter new card if site is in trial
• Verify billing information

Step 7: Order Review

• Check registration fee
• Verify new expiration date
• Accept terms
• Complete purchase

Step 8: WordPress Approval

• Check email from WordPress
• Accept transfer (auto-approves after 5 days)

Step 9: Monitor Transfer

• Check Domains panel for status
• Address any error messages
• Verify domain unlocking
• Confirm authentication code

Step 10: DNS Management

• Review existing records
• Remove unnecessary entries
• Add required records
• Preserve email-related records

Step 11: Transfer Completion

• Wait for process completion (up to 15 days)
• Avoid DNS changes during transfer
• Check for confirmation email
• Verify green label in Domains panel

Post-Transfer Actions:

• Cancel WordPress hosting if needed
• Set primary domain
• Configure www prefix
• Enable SSL
• Set up email services
• Review domain settings

Contact WordPress support for transfer-specific issues. Consider connecting domain to Squarespace instead of transferring if problems persist.

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