Begin your Bluehost domain transfer to Squarespace by accessing your Bluehost account and preparing your domain. Follow these essential steps:

Initial Domain Preparation:

1. Log into Bluehost and locate your domain under "My Domains"
2. Review and update domain contact information for Admin, Registrant, and Billing
3. Unlock your domain in the Security settings
4. Disable Domain Privacy temporarily
5. Request and save the Authorization/EPP code via email

Start Transfer in Squarespace:

1. Open your site's Domains panel
2. Click "Use a domain I own"
3. Enter your domain name
4. Click "Transfer domain"
5. Enter the EPP code from Bluehost

Complete Transfer Details:

1. Verify registration information
2. Enter payment details
3. Review the transfer order (includes one year of domain registration)
4. Confirm and purchase

Post-Transfer Actions:

1. Approve transfer in Bluehost (speeds up the process)
2. Monitor transfer status in Squarespace's Domain panel
3. Review DNS settings if needed
4. Wait for completion (up to 15 days)

The transfer is complete when you receive a confirmation email from [email protected].

Important Notes:

• Keep MX records if you have custom email
• Don't modify DNS settings during transfer
• Wait to add Google Workspace until transfer completion
• Transfer includes one additional year of registration
• Domain privacy will automatically reactivate after transfer

If the transfer fails, you'll receive an email with details. You can either troubleshoot the issue or connect the domain to Squarespace instead of transferring it.

After successful transfer:

1. Set as primary domain if desired
2. Configure SSL settings
3. Add custom email through Google Workspace if needed
4. Cancel your Bluehost account if no longer needed

Contact Bluehost support for transfer-specific issues or Squarespace for platform-related questions.

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