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How to Transfer Your Turbify Domain to Squarespace

Learn the step-by-step process to transfer your Turbify domain to Squarespace for simplified billing and domain management.

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Transfer your Turbify domain to Squarespace by unlocking it, obtaining an authorization code, and following a step-by-step process that includes verifying details and completing payment. Ensure to monitor the transfer status and resolve any issues with support if needed.
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How to Transfer Your Turbify Domain to Squarespace

Keeping your domain and website hosting in one place makes life much easier. If you've got a domain registered with Turbify (or previously with Aabaco/Yahoo) and you're using Squarespace for your website, transferring everything over to Squarespace will simplify your billing and domain management.
The process isn't complicated, but there are specific steps you need to follow. Here's exactly how to do it.

Before You Start

First, check that your domain is eligible for transfer. It needs to be at least 60 days old and not expired. You'll also pay for an additional year of registration as part of the transfer (this extends your current expiry date, so you're not losing anything).
If your domain was previously registered through Aabaco or Yahoo during certain periods, this guide still applies - those services are now part of Turbify.

Step-by-Step Transfer Process

Step 1: Log Into Turbify

Head to Turbify's website and log into your account. Find the 'Domains' section and select the domain you want to transfer from the 'Control Panels' option.

Step 2: Unlock Your Domain

In the 'Domain Summary' section, check the domain status. If it shows as 'Locked', you'll need to unlock it. Toggle the lock status to 'Unlocked' and save your changes.

Step 3: Check Your Contact Information

Click on the 'Contact Information' tab and make sure your registration and administrative email addresses are correct and up to date. These emails will receive important messages during the transfer, so this step matters.

Step 4: Get Your Authorization Code

Go to the 'Settings' tab and find the 'Authorization Code' section. Copy this code and keep it safe - you'll need it for Squarespace. Don't share this code with anyone else, as it's essentially the key to transferring your domain.

Step 5: Start the Transfer in Squarespace

Log into your Squarespace account and go to Settings > Domains. Click 'Use a domain I own' and enter your domain name along with the authorization code you copied from Turbify.

Step 6: Verify Your Details

Squarespace will show you the registration information from the WHOIS records. Check that everything matches what you have in Turbify. If anything needs updating, do it now.

Step 7: Complete Payment

You'll need to pay for one additional year of domain registration. This year gets added to your current expiry date, so you're not paying twice for the same period. Confirm your payment method and complete this step.

Step 8: Review and Confirm

Double-check all the details before confirming the transfer. Pay particular attention to the new expiry date to make sure it looks right.

Step 9: Approve Through Turbify

Turbify will send a verification email to your domain registrant email address. Click the approval link in that email. If you don't respond within five days, the transfer will be approved automatically.

Step 10: Monitor Progress

Back in Squarespace, you can check the transfer status in Settings > Domains. If you see any errors about locks or incorrect authorization codes, go back to Turbify and fix them.

Step 11: DNS Settings

While the transfer is processing, you can view your DNS settings in Squarespace but you can't change them yet. Don't worry - your website and email will keep working during the transfer.

Step 12: Follow Up if Needed

Most transfers complete within 5-7 days, but they can take up to 15 days. If nothing's happened after 15 days and you've followed all the steps correctly, contact Turbify support to see what's holding things up.

Pro Tip

Use the same email address for both your registration and administrative contacts. This keeps all the transfer communications in one place and reduces the chance of missing important messages.

Common Issues and Solutions

Domain won't unlock in Turbify? Try refreshing the page and attempting the unlock process again. If it's still stuck, contact Turbify support directly.
Transfer taking longer than expected? Transfers usually complete within a week, but can take up to 15 days. If you're past that timeframe, get in touch with Turbify to check if they need anything else from you.
Changed your mind about transferring? You can cancel the transfer while it's still pending. Look for the cancellation option in your Squarespace domains panel.

What These Terms Mean

Authorization Code: A unique password from Turbify that proves you own the domain and authorizes the transfer.
DNS Settings: The technical configurations that tell the internet where to find your website and email.
WHOIS Records: The public database information about who owns a domain and how to contact them.
TLD: The ending part of your domain name (like .com, .co.uk, or .org).

Wrapping Up

Moving your domain from Turbify to Squarespace consolidates everything in one account, making it easier to manage your website and domain settings. The process involves a bit of back-and-forth between the two platforms, but following these steps should get you there without any headaches.
If you run into problems, Squarespace's support team can help troubleshoot issues on their end, while Turbify support can sort out any problems with unlocking domains or authorization codes.

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