Guide: Moving Squarespace Domains Between Sites - Complete Transfer Instructions

Guide: Moving Squarespace Domains Between Sites - Complete Transfer Instructions

By Michael Thompson

November 21, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Transfer your Squarespace domain between sites easily with these steps and requirements.

To be eligible for a domain transfer, you must:

  • Have site owner or admin permissions on both sites
  • Move to a paid site only (not Mobile Start plan)
  • Have an active, non-expired domain
  • Ensure the domain isn't a resold domain

Before moving:

  • Domain auto-renewal settings will remain unchanged
  • Currency conversion applies if sites use different currencies
  • Google Workspace subscriptions can move automatically if active
  • Free domains follow the same transfer guidelines

Steps to move your domain:

  1. Open the domains dashboard
  2. Click your domain
  3. Scroll and click "Move domain"
  4. Select the destination site
  5. Click Confirm

Important considerations:

  • Domain redirection takes 24-72 hours
  • You can't move expired domains
  • You can't have two active Google Workspace subscriptions on one site
  • Email Campaigns, Member Sites, and Scheduling subscriptions must be repurchased

Troubleshooting:

  • If no eligible sites appear, check your account dashboard
  • Request admin permissions if the site isn't visible
  • Watch for email from [email protected] if errors occur

For free domains:

  • $0 invoice created for monthly plans
  • Annual plans allow registration of new free domain
  • Original paid domain balance remains unchanged

If you need help:

  • Contact support with your:
    • Current site URL
    • Destination site URL
    • Custom domain name
    • Steps completed
  • Consult the Squarespace Forum
  • Consider hiring a Squarespace Expert

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