
How to Transfer Your Domain to Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here's a concise, valuable rewrite focused on transferring a domain to Squarespace:
Before starting a domain transfer to Squarespace, ensure:
- You're the domain administrator with access to admin email
- Your domain is unlocked
- You have the authorization code (EPP code)
- The domain is 60+ days old
- The domain is currently active
- Your domain's TLD is supported by Squarespace
Key Transfer Information:
- Transfer time: 1-15 days
- Cost: 1 year of registration + free transfer
- Includes: Free WHOIS privacy and SSL
- Existing email services will continue working
Step-by-Step Transfer Process:
- Prepare Your Domain
- Verify admin email address
- Unlock domain with current provider
- Get authorization code
- Start Transfer
- Visit domains.squarespace.com
- Click "Transfer Domain"
- Enter domain name
- Sign up or log in
- Complete Transfer
- Confirm domain is unlocked
- Enter authorization code
- Review registration details
- Enter payment information
- Accept terms
- Monitor Transfer
- Check status in your domain panel
- Wait for completion (up to 15 days)
- Verify DNS settings if needed
Troubleshooting Tips:
- If locked: Re-unlock domain with current provider
- If auth code rejected: Verify and re-enter code
- If transfer fails: Cancel and restart process
- Contact support for persistent issues
After Transfer:
- Cancel previous provider
- Set up website or email
- Update DNS settings if needed
- Manage domain through Squarespace panel
Domain transfers can't be completed for:
- Registry premium domains
- Domains with 9+ years registration
- Subdomains
- Domains containing "Squarespace" or "sqsp"
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