How to Cancel a Domain Transfer to Squarespace
TL;DR:
- You can cancel a domain transfer to Squarespace only while it's still pending
- Cancel through the Domains panel in your Squarespace account
- Once your current provider releases the domain, cancellation isn't possible
- Squarespace doesn't charge fees for cancelling transfers
When You Can Cancel a Domain Transfer
You can only cancel your domain transfer if it's still showing as "Transfer pending" in your Squarespace account. This means the transfer request is active but hasn't been completed yet.
Once your current domain provider approves the transfer and releases the domain to Squarespace, you're past the point of no return. The transfer will complete whether you want it to or not.
How to Cancel Your Pending Domain Transfer
Here's how to cancel a transfer that's still pending:
- Log into your Squarespace account and go to the Domains panel
- Find the domain marked as pending transfer
- Click the three dots (…) next to the domain name
- Select "Cancel transfer"
- Confirm you want to cancel
What Happens If You Can't Cancel
If your domain provider has already approved the transfer and released the domain to Squarespace, you'll need to let the transfer finish. There's no way to stop it at this point.
After the transfer completes, you can move the domain elsewhere if you want to. Just remember that most domains need to stay with their new registrar for at least 60 days before they can be transferred again.
FAQs
Can I cancel a domain transfer to Squarespace at any stage?
No, you can only cancel while the transfer is still pending and hasn't been approved by your current domain provider.
What if I can't cancel the domain transfer?
If the domain has been released to Squarespace, you need to wait for the transfer to complete before you can move it elsewhere.
Does Squarespace charge for cancelling a domain transfer?
Squarespace doesn't charge any fees for cancelling a domain transfer. Your current domain provider might have their own policies though.
Jargon Buster
Domain Transfer – Moving a domain from one registrar to another
Domain Provider – A company that handles domain registrations and hosting
Transfer Pending – The status showing a transfer has started but isn't finished yet
Registrar – A company authorised by ICANN to manage domain registrations
Wrap-up
If you've started a domain transfer to Squarespace and changed your mind, check the status right away. You can cancel easily through the Domains panel as long as it's still pending. Once it moves beyond that stage, you'll need to wait for the transfer to finish and then decide what to do next. Squarespace's support team can help if you run into any problems during the process.
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