Transfer domains from Bluehost to Squarespace by following these steps:

Before You Begin:

• Review domain transfer pricing and billing details
• Ensure your domain meets transfer requirements
• Plan for potential email service disruption
• Note that transfer may take up to 15 days

Step 1: Prepare Your Bluehost Domain

1. Log in to your Bluehost account
2. Go to My Domains and select Manage for your domain
3. Verify contact information is current
4. Disable domain privacy
5. Unlock your domain in the Security settings

Step 2: Get Authorization Code

1. Navigate to Security tab
2. Find Transfer Authorization/EPP Code section
3. Select email address to receive code
4. Click Send Code and check your email

Step 3: Initiate Transfer on Squarespace

1. Open Domains panel in Squarespace
2. Click Use a Domain You Own
3. Enter your domain name
4. Click Transfer Domain
5. Enter the authorization code
6. Verify registration details
7. Add payment information
8. Review and confirm order

Step 4: Complete Transfer

1. Wait for Bluehost's approval (up to 5 days)
2. Monitor transfer status in Squarespace Domains panel
3. Keep DNS settings unchanged during transfer
4. Watch for confirmation email from Squarespace

Common Issues:

• Domain locked: Unlock in Bluehost
• Invalid authorization code: Verify and re-enter
• Failed transfer: Contact Bluehost support

After Transfer Completion:

1. Cancel Bluehost account if desired
2. Set as primary domain in Squarespace
3. Configure SSL settings
4. Set up email services
5. Manage domain settings through Squarespace

Note: During transfer, domain privacy will temporarily disable but will reactivate automatically once complete. Don't modify DNS settings or add Google Workspace until transfer finishes.

If transfer fails, consider connecting your Bluehost domain to Squarespace instead of transferring ownership.

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