Moving a domain from Hover to Squarespace requires careful preparation and several key steps to ensure a smooth transfer.

Before Starting:

• Verify pricing and payment details
• Review transfer requirements
• Check timing considerations
• Plan for custom email transfer

Step-by-Step Transfer Process:

1. Sign into Hover

• Visit www.hover.com
• Select Control Panel under Sign In
• Choose your domain to transfer

2. Unlock your domain

• Locate Transfer Lock under Details
• Turn off Transfer Lock if enabled

3. Get authorization code

• Click Retrieve next to Authorization Code
• Copy and save the code securely

4. Check contact information

• Verify Admin contact details
• Update email address if needed

5. Begin Squarespace transfer

• Open Domains menu
• Click Use a Custom Domain
• Enter domain name
• Select Transfer Domain
• Input authorization code

6. Verify registration details

• Review WHOIS information
• Update contact information if needed
• Ensure email address is correct

7. Complete payment setup

• Confirm payment method
• Enter new card details if needed

8. Review final order

• Check transfer fee
• Verify domain extension
• Accept terms and conditions

9. Approve transfer request

• Watch for email from Hover
• Click approval link (auto-approves after 5 days)

10. Monitor transfer status

• Check Domains menu regularly
• Click Update Status for current progress

11. Manage DNS settings (optional)

• Review existing records
• Keep MX records if using custom email
• Add or remove entries as needed

12. Complete transfer

• Wait for confirmation email
• Verify domain appears green in Domains menu

Post-Transfer Actions:

• Cancel Hover hosting if needed
• Set as primary domain
• Enable SSL
• Set up custom email
• Update nameservers if required

The transfer typically takes up to 15 days. Don't modify DNS settings or add email services until the transfer completes. Contact Hover support if the transfer hasn't completed after 15 days.

For troubleshooting, check the following common issues:

• Domain locked status
• Incorrect authorization code
• Invalid contact information
• Rejected transfers

If problems persist, consider keeping the domain with Hover and using domain connection instead of transfer.

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