Moving a third-party domain between Squarespace sites is a straightforward process that requires disconnecting and reconnecting your domain. Here's how to do it properly:

Prerequisites:

• Your domain must be active (not expired)
• The destination website must be a full website (not a placeholder page)
• The destination website must be active (not expired)

Step 1: Disconnect the Domain

1. Go to the Domains menu in your current website
2. Select your domain
3. Scroll down and click "Disconnect Domain"
4. Confirm by clicking "Disconnect"

Step 2: Connect to New Website

1. Log in to your new website
2. Navigate to Domains menu
3. Click "Use External Domain"
4. Enter your domain name and click "Next"
5. Select "Connect via Provider"
6. Choose your domain provider from the dropdown

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

• Log in to your provider account
• Click "Connect" in the provider's message
• Wait for "Connection in Progress" confirmation

For Manual Connection:

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

Important Notes:

• DNS changes typically take 24 hours to propagate
• May take up to 72 hours in some cases
• Don't modify other DNS records

Google Workspace Transfer: If you have Google Workspace linked to your domain, contact Squarespace support after moving the domain with:

• Current website URL
• New website URL
• Custom domain name

Troubleshooting:

• Check provider-specific guides for detailed CNAME editing steps
• Verify all DNS records are correct
• Contact Squarespace support if issues persist
• Consider consulting the Squarespace Forum or hiring a Squarespace Expert

Connection status can be monitored anytime through the Domains menu.

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