Moving your domain from Dotster to Squarespace requires careful preparation and several steps. Here's how to do it properly:

Before You Start:

• Ensure your domain is at least 60 days old
• Review pricing and billing details
• Check domain transfer requirements
• Plan for custom email migration if needed

Step 1: Prepare Your Dotster Domain

1. Log in to your Dotster account
2. Find your domain in My Domains panel
3. Click Manage

Step 2: Update Contact Information

1. Navigate to Contact Information tab
2. Select Administrative tab
3. Verify all details are correct
4. Update if needed and save changes

Step 3: Unlock Your Domain

1. Go to Transfers in left panel
2. Disable Domain Lock
3. Turn off Domain Privacy
4. Verify domain age requirement (green dot)

Step 4: Get Authorization Code

1. Click "Send Authorization Code via Email"
2. Check administrative email for the code
3. Save the code for later use

Step 5: Start Squarespace Transfer

1. Open Domains panel in Squarespace
2. Click "Use a Domain You Own"
3. Enter your domain name
4. Click Transfer Domain
5. Enter authorization code
6. Click Save and Continue

Step 6: Complete Registration Details

1. Verify contact information
2. Update if necessary
3. Ensure email address is correct

Step 7: Payment and Confirmation

1. Enter or verify payment information
2. Review transfer details
3. Confirm purchase

Step 8: Monitor Transfer Status

1. Check Domains panel for "Transfer in Progress"
2. Monitor administrative email
3. Allow up to 15 days for completion

Important Notes:

• Don't change DNS settings during transfer
• Wait to add Google Workspace until complete
• Keep MX records if using custom email
• Transfer includes one year domain registration

After Transfer Completion:

1. You'll receive confirmation email
2. Domain shows green tag in Domains panel
3. Set up SSL certificate
4. Configure primary domain settings
5. Add custom email if needed

If Transfer Fails:

1. Check registration information
2. Verify authorization code
3. Ensure domain is unlocked
4. Contact Dotster support if needed

Remember to cancel your Dotster account once the transfer is complete and you no longer need their services.

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