Start by logging into your GoDaddy account and accessing the Domain Control Center. Navigate to the domain you want to transfer to ensure all contact information is accurate, especially the administrative email address.

To prepare your domain for transfer:

1. Unlock the domain in GoDaddy's Additional Settings
2. Request and copy the authorization code
3. Save the code for later use

In Squarespace:

1. Open Domains menu
2. Click "Use a domain you own"
3. Enter your domain name
4. Click "Transfer Domain"
5. Paste the authorization code

Review and confirm:

• Verify registration details
• Check payment information
• Confirm transfer order
• Accept additional year of registration fee

During transfer:

• Monitor transfer status in Domains menu
• Resolve any error messages promptly
• Avoid DNS changes
• Don't add Google Workspace email accounts
• Wait up to 15 days for completion

After successful transfer:

1. Look for confirmation email from [email protected]
2. Domain will appear green in Domains menu
3. Set up SSL settings
4. Configure primary domain settings
5. Add custom email if needed
6. Cancel GoDaddy account (optional)

Common transfer issues:

• Locked domain
• Invalid authorization code
• Incorrect registration information
• Rejected transfer by GoDaddy

If transfer fails:

1. Check error notification email
2. Review all requirements
3. Consider connecting domain instead of transferring
4. Contact support if needed

Keep existing DNS records for custom email addresses and wait until transfer completion before making any changes to domain settings.

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