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To transfer your domain to Squarespace, ensure it's active and unlocked, obtain the authorization code from your current registrar, and enter it in Squarespace. Monitor the transfer progress and adjust DNS settings as needed. The process typically takes up to 15 days.
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How to Transfer Your Domain to Squarespace
Moving your domain to Squarespace puts everything in one place. You'll have your website and domain under the same account, which makes life easier when you need support or want to change settings.
Getting Ready for the Transfer
Check Your Domain Can Move
- Not all domains can transfer to Squarespace. Your domain needs to:
- Be active and working
- Have been with your current registrar for at least 60 days
- Be a standard domain type (some country domains and subdomains can't transfer)
Unlock Your Domain
This bit's important. Your domain is probably locked at your current registrar (most are by default). You need to contact them and ask them to unlock it for transfer. If it's locked, the transfer won't work.
Starting the Transfer
Get Your Authorization Code
Your current domain provider will give you an authorization code. Some call it an EPP code or transfer key. You'll need this to prove you own the domain.
Head to your current registrar's control panel or contact their support to get this code. Keep it handy.
Set It Up in Squarespace
Go to your Squarespace Domains panel and start the transfer process. You'll enter your authorization code here.
Double-check your registration details are correct, then pay for the transfer. This payment covers an extra year of domain registration on top of what you already have.
Finishing the Transfer
Keep an Eye on Progress
Check your Domains panel for updates. There's a 'Transfer in progress' section that shows what's happening.
If something goes wrong (usually a locked domain or wrong authorization code), you'll see the problem here.
Sort Your DNS Settings
While you wait, have a look at your DNS settings. If you use custom email or have other services connected to your domain, make sure these settings are right.
Quick tip: Make sure the email address listed for your domain admin is one you actually check. You'll get transfer notifications there, and you might need to approve the transfer.
Common Questions
Can I transfer a domain to a Squarespace trial site?
Yes, you can transfer domains to trial sites as well as paid ones.
Why is my domain transfer taking ages?
Transfers usually take up to 15 days, but they're often quicker. Delays happen if your domain is locked, the authorization code is wrong, or you haven't approved the transfer in your email.
How do I cancel a pending transfer?
Contact Squarespace support if you need to stop a transfer that's already started.
Quick Definitions
TLD (Top-Level Domain): The bit after the last dot in your domain name (.com, .org, .co.uk)
DNS (Domain Name System): The system that points your domain name to your website and email
MX Records: The DNS settings that tell email where to go for your domain
Wrapping Up
Moving your domain to Squarespace keeps everything tidy in one account. Follow these steps, make sure your domain is unlocked, and have your authorization code ready. The whole process usually goes smoothly, and you'll have everything sorted within a couple of weeks.