Transfer and manage a third-party domain to Squarespace before creating your website. Your domain will be linked to a temporary page until you're ready to build your site.

Before Starting the Transfer

• Ensure you're the domain administrator or have access to the admin email
• Avoid changing contact information (may cause 60-day transfer lock)
• Check ccTLD transfer requirements for country-specific domains
• Remove DNSSEC registry if installed to prevent transfer errors

Timeline and Pricing

• Transfers take 1-15 days depending on your provider
• One year of domain registration required
• No additional transfer fees
• Existing registration time is preserved
• Free SSL and Whois Privacy included

Transfer Requirements

• Domain must be on Squarespace's compatible TLD list
• 60-day minimum registration with current provider
• Domain must be active

Ineligible Domains:

• Premium registration domains
• Domains with 9+ years remaining
• Subdomains
• Domains containing "squarespace" or "sqsp"

Step-by-Step Transfer Process

1. Prepare Your Domain:

• Verify administrator email
• Unlock domain for transfer
• Obtain authorization code (EPP code)

2. Initiate Transfer:

• Visit domains.squarespace.com
• Click "Transfer a domain"
• Enter domain name
• Create account or log in

3. Complete Transfer:

• Confirm domain is unlocked
• Enter authorization code
• Verify registration details
• Enter payment information
• Accept terms

4. Monitor and Manage:

• Track transfer status in parking page
• Review DNS settings
• Wait for transfer completion (up to 15 days)
• Manage through domains panel

Troubleshooting

If transfer fails:

• Check registration information
• Verify authorization code
• Contact current provider
• Remove failed transfer if needed

After Transfer Completion

• Cancel previous provider account
• Create your website
• Set up Google Workspace email (optional)
• Review domain invoice
• Access 24/7 customer support

Important Notes:

• Keep MX records if using custom email
• Wait to add Google Workspace until transfer completes
• Domain will show "Managed by Squarespace" when transfer is successful

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