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- Easy Domain Transfer: Hover to Squarespace
- Why Transfer Your Domain to Squarespace?
- Getting Your Domain Ready
- Step 1: Log Into Hover
- Step 2: Unlock Your Domain
- Step 3: Get Your Authorization Code
- Step 4: Check Your Contact Details
- Moving to Squarespace
- Step 5: Start the Transfer in Squarespace
- Step 6: Check Registration Details
- Step 7: Add Payment Information
- Step 8: Review and Confirm
- Step 9: Approve from Hover
- Step 10: Check Transfer Progress
- Step 11: Sort Out DNS Settings (If Needed)
- Step 12: Transfer Complete
- Common Questions
- Quick Reference
- Wrapping Up
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To transfer your domain from Hover to Squarespace, unlock your domain, get the authorization code, and ensure your contact details are correct. Start the transfer in Squarespace, approve it via email from Hover, and monitor the transfer progress. Adjust DNS settings if necessary, and expect the process to take several days.
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Easy Domain Transfer: Hover to Squarespace
Learn how to transfer your domain from Hover to Squarespace and simplify your website management.
Quick summary: Unlock your Hover domain and get the authorization code. Check your contact details are correct. Enter your domain and payment info in Squarespace. Review and confirm the transfer. Approve it through Hover's email and adjust DNS if needed. Know what to do if things go wrong.
Why Transfer Your Domain to Squarespace?
Moving your domain from Hover to Squarespace puts everything in one place. You can manage your domain settings and billing directly from your Squarespace account instead of juggling two different platforms. It's simpler and saves you logging into multiple accounts.
Getting Your Domain Ready
Step 1: Log Into Hover
Head to Hover's website and log into your account. Go to your control panel and find the domain you want to transfer. Make sure you've selected the right one.
Step 2: Unlock Your Domain
Look for your domain's details section. You'll see a Transfer Lock toggle. Turn this off to unlock your domain. Without this step, the transfer won't work.
Step 3: Get Your Authorization Code
Find 'Authorization Code' in your domain settings and click 'Retrieve' next to it. This will show you the code. Copy it and keep it somewhere safe. You'll need this code to prove you own the domain.
Step 4: Check Your Contact Details
Make sure the Admin contact information for your domain is correct. This is where all transfer emails will go, so if it's wrong, you'll miss important messages. Update any incorrect details now.
Moving to Squarespace
Step 5: Start the Transfer in Squarespace
In your Squarespace account, go to the Domains panel. Select 'Use a domain I own' and type in your domain name. Then enter the authorization code you copied from Hover.
Step 6: Check Registration Details
Squarespace will pull in your domain registration details from the WHOIS records. Review everything and make changes if needed. This information needs to be accurate.
Step 7: Add Payment Information
Enter your payment details or check that your existing payment method is correct. Look at the order summary to see what you'll pay for one year of domain registration.
Step 8: Review and Confirm
Double-check everything on your transfer order. Once you confirm, Squarespace will send you a message saying your domain transfer has started.
Step 9: Approve from Hover
Check your email for a transfer approval message from Hover. You need to respond to this to approve the transfer. If you don't respond, Hover will automatically approve it after five days.
Step 10: Check Transfer Progress
Keep an eye on the Domains panel in Squarespace to see how the transfer is going. If there are any problems (like domain locking issues or authorization code errors), you'll see them here.
Step 11: Sort Out DNS Settings (If Needed)
While the transfer is happening, you might need to review your DNS settings. This is especially important if you have custom email services connected to your domain that you want to keep working.
Step 12: Transfer Complete
Once Hover releases your domain and Squarespace has fully integrated it, you'll get a final confirmation email. Your domain is now managed entirely through Squarespace.
Common Questions
How long does it take to transfer a domain from Hover to Squarespace?
Several days, sometimes up to a week. The time varies because of the verification steps and approval processes.
What if my domain transfer fails?
Check the email from Squarespace for specific reasons why it failed. Fix any issues mentioned. If you can't get the transfer to work, you can always connect your domain to Squarespace without transferring it.
Can I cancel a domain transfer?
Yes, if the transfer is still pending, you can cancel it through your Squarespace domain settings.
Quick Reference
Domain Transfer: Moving a domain from one registrar to another
Authorization Code: A secure code from your current registrar that proves you own the domain
DNS Settings: Configuration that controls where your domain's email and website traffic goes
WHOIS Records: Public database information showing domain ownership and contact details
Wrapping Up
Follow these steps carefully and your domain will move from Hover to Squarespace without problems. The process is straightforward but takes time because of all the verification steps. Be patient and keep an eye on your emails for approval requests.