How to Transfer Your Crazy Domains Domain to Squarespace: Complete Guide

How to Transfer Your Crazy Domains Domain to Squarespace: Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

February 14, 2025 at 07:44 PM

Transfer your Crazy Domains domain to Squarespace by following these comprehensive steps:

  1. Log in to Crazy Domains
  • Visit Crazy Domains website
  • Log into your account
  • Click Visit My Account
  • Navigate to Domains and select your domain
  1. Unlock the domain
  • Click Domain Lock
  • Select Disabled
  • Click Update
  1. Verify contact information
  • Check Registrant Contact and Administrator Contact details
  • Ensure email addresses are correct
  • Update if needed (allow 24 hours for changes)
  1. Get authorization code
  • Click ☰ next to Domain Name
  • Select Registry Key
  • Copy the code from the Password field
  1. Start Squarespace transfer
  • Go to Domains panel in Squarespace
  • Click Use a Domain I Own
  • Enter domain name
  • Click Transfer Domain
  • Paste authorization code
  1. Complete registration details
  • Verify contact information
  • Update WHOIS records if needed
  • Fill all mandatory fields
  1. Confirm payment
  • Review payment method
  • Enter credit card details if site is in trial mode
  1. Review and confirm
  • Check transfer details
  • Verify one-year registration fee
  • Review terms and expiration date
  • Click Confirm and Purchase
  1. Monitor transfer status
  • Check Domains panel for "Transfer in Progress"
  • Click Update Status for current status
  • Address any error messages promptly

Important notes:

  • Transfer takes up to 15 days
  • Don't modify DNS settings during transfer
  • Wait to add Google Workspace email
  • Keep MX records if you have custom email
  • You'll receive confirmation at completion

After transfer completion:

  • Set as primary domain if desired
  • Enable SSL encryption
  • Add custom email through Google Workspace
  • Manage all settings through Squarespace
  • Cancel Crazy Domains account if needed

For failed transfers:

  • Check registration information
  • Verify authorization code
  • Contact Crazy Domains support
  • Consider linking domain instead of transferring

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