Moving a third-party domain between Squarespace sites requires disconnecting it from one site and reconnecting it to another. Here's the complete process:

Prerequisites:

• Domain must be active (not expired)
• Target site must be a full site (not a parking page)
• Site must have an active subscription

Step 1: Disconnect Domain from Current Site

1. Go to the Domains panel
2. Select the domain you want to migrate
3. Scroll down and click "Disconnect Domain"
4. Confirm the disconnection

Step 2: Connect Domain to New Site

1. Log in to the new site
2. Open Domains panel
3. Click "Use your own domain"
4. Enter your domain name
5. Select "Connect from Provider"
6. Choose your domain provider

For Automatic Connections (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Network Solutions):

• Log in to your provider account
• Approve the connection request

For Manual Connections:

1. Access your domain provider's DNS settings
2. Locate the CNAME record with verify.squarespace.com
3. Copy the new unique code from Squarespace's Host column
4. Replace the existing Alias field with the new code
5. Save changes

Connection typically completes within 24 hours, but may take up to 72 hours.

Google Workspace Migration: If you have Google Workspace linked to the domain, contact Squarespace support after migration with:

• Current site URL
• New site URL
• Custom domain name

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Verify all DNS records are correct
• Check domain and site subscription status
• Allow sufficient time for DNS propagation
• Contact support if issues persist, providing:
  • Current site URL
  • New site URL
  • Domain name
  • Progress status

The domain will be fully operational on your new site once DNS propagation is complete.

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