Transfer Your Domain from Register.com to Squarespace
TL;DR:
- Transfer your domain directly to Squarespace to manage settings and billing in one place
- Confirm your contact details and unlock your domain at Register.com before starting
- Get an authorization code from Register.com to begin the transfer on Squarespace
- Update your registration details and payment information in Squarespace
- Approve the transfer via email from Register.com and monitor progress in your Squarespace panel
Moving your domain from Register.com to Squarespace puts everything in one place. You'll manage your domain settings and billing alongside your website, which makes life much easier.
Here's what you need to know before you start: make sure you understand the pricing involved and have a quick look at Squarespace's domain transfer requirements. If you're using email services with your domain, plan how you'll handle those during the transfer.
Getting Started at Register.com
Head to Register.com and log into your account. Find 'Domain Names' in the sidebar and select the domain you want to transfer.
First, check your domain contact information. Click on 'Domain Contacts' and make sure the details for both the Domain Owner and Administrator are correct. The email addresses need to be ones you can access right now because all transfer communications will come through here.
Next, unlock your domain. Go to 'Transfer or Move Domain' and make sure the status shows 'Domain Unlocked'. If it doesn't, toggle this setting now.
Now get your authorization code. Click 'Request Auth Code' and follow the instructions to receive the code via email. You'll need this code for the next step.
Starting the Transfer in Squarespace
Open your Squarespace dashboard and go to the Domains panel. Click 'Use a domain I own', enter your domain name, and select 'Transfer domain'. When prompted, enter the authorization code you received from Register.com.
Check your registration details carefully in Squarespace's Registration panel. Make sure the contact information matches what you expect and fix anything that looks wrong.
Review your payment information in the Payment Information panel. Confirm your payment details are up to date for the transfer fee.
Before you finish, review everything one more time. Check the total cost and terms, then click 'Confirm and Purchase' to start the transfer officially.
Completing the Transfer
Watch your email for a message from Register.com asking you to approve the transfer. You'll need to confirm this to keep the process moving.
Keep checking the transfer status in your Squarespace panel. Domain transfers can take a few days to complete, so don't worry if it doesn't happen immediately.
During the transfer, you might need to adjust DNS settings depending on your setup. Your site should stay online throughout the process, but it's worth keeping an eye on things.
FAQs
Can I cancel a pending domain transfer?
Yes, you can cancel if the transfer hasn't completed yet. Check Squarespace's documentation for the exact steps to cancel a domain transfer.
What if the domain transfer fails?
Look at the error message you received and fix the issue. This might mean re-entering the authorization code or contacting Register.com support for help.
How do I make my transferred domain the primary one on my site?
Once the transfer finishes, go to your Squarespace domain settings and set the newly transferred domain as your primary domain.
Jargon Buster
Domain Transfer – Moving control of a domain from one registrar to another
Authorization Code – A code required to authorize and start a domain transfer
DNS Settings – Settings that control where internet traffic for your domain goes
Wrap-up
Transferring your domain from Register.com to Squarespace simplifies your website management by putting everything in one place. This process takes a few steps, but it's straightforward if you follow them carefully. Double-check all your entries and keep communication open with Register.com during the transfer. With attention to detail, you'll have your domain running smoothly on Squarespace's platform.
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