How to Transfer Your Domain from Enom to Squarespace: Complete Guide

How to Transfer Your Domain from Enom to Squarespace: Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

February 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM

Transfer your Enom domain to Squarespace by following these steps to manage all domain settings and billing in one place.

Before Starting:

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

Step 1: Access Enom Account

  • Log into Enom
  • Navigate to Domains > My Domains

Domains tab highlighted in sidebar

Domains tab highlighted in sidebar

Step 2: Verify Contact Information

  • Check Registrant and Administrative contact details
  • Ensure email addresses are valid and accessible
  • Save any necessary changes

Email field in Squarespace

Email field in Squarespace

Step 3: Unlock Domain

  • Go to Manage Domain > General Settings
  • Disable Registrar-Lock
  • Save changes

Squarespace settings menu

Squarespace settings menu

Registrar Lock toggle switch

Registrar Lock toggle switch

Step 4: Get Authorization Code

  • Click "Email Auth Info to Registrant"
  • Check registrant email for the code

Email auth info button

Email auth info button

Step 5: Initiate Transfer on Squarespace

  • Open Domains panel
  • Click "Use a domain I own"
  • Enter domain name
  • Click "Transfer to Squarespace"
  • Enter authorization code

Step 6: Confirm Registration Details

  • Review and update contact information
  • Verify email address
  • Save changes

Step 7: Payment Information

  • Enter or confirm payment method
  • Save details

Step 8: Review Order

  • Check payment details
  • Confirm registration period and pricing
  • Review terms and new expiration date
  • Complete purchase

Step 9: Approve Transfer

  • Check email for Enom transfer approval link
  • Click to approve (auto-approves after 5 days)

Step 10: Monitor Transfer Status

  • Check Domains panel for progress
  • Address any error messages
  • Refresh status as needed

Step 11: Review DNS Settings (Optional)

  • Check existing records
  • Remove unnecessary entries
  • Add new records if needed
  • Preserve MX records for email services

Step 12: Complete Transfer

  • Wait for confirmation email
  • Check Domains panel for green label
  • Allow up to 15 days for completion

Post-Transfer Steps:

  • Set as primary domain (if desired)
  • Configure www prefix settings
  • Enable SSL
  • Set up email services
  • Cancel Enom account if needed

If transfer fails, contact Enom support or consider connecting the domain to Squarespace instead of transferring.

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