Moving your Network Solutions domain to Squarespace helps you manage all domain settings and billing in one place. Follow these steps for a successful transfer:

Before Starting:

• Review pricing and billing details
• Check domain transfer requirements
• Consider timing implications
• Plan for custom email migration

Step 1: Verify Domain Contact Information

1. Log into Network Solutions
2. Click account icon > My Profile & Security
3. Verify email address under Profile
4. Confirm Whois contact information via Tucows or ICANN lookup

Step 2: Unlock Domain and Get Authorization Code

1. Navigate to Domain Names
2. Find domain and click Manage
3. Click Transfer or Move Domain
4. Ensure domain is unlocked
5. Request authorization code
6. Check transfer terms and complete survey

Step 3: Initiate Transfer in Squarespace

1. Open Domains panel
2. Click "Use a domain I own"
3. Enter domain name
4. Click Transfer domain
5. Enter authorization code

Step 4: Confirm Registration Details

• Review and update contact information
• Verify email address
• Ensure all required fields are complete

Step 5: Review Payment Information

• Confirm payment method
• Enter new card details if needed

Step 6: Complete Order

• Review transfer details
• Check pricing and terms
• Confirm purchase

Step 7: Accept Transfer Request

• Watch for email from Network Solutions
• Approve transfer within 5 days

Step 8: Monitor Transfer Status

• Check Domains panel for progress
• Address any error messages
• Unlock domain if needed
• Verify authorization code if rejected

Step 9: Review DNS Settings (Optional)

• Check existing records
• Maintain MX records for email
• Add or remove records as needed

Step 10: Wait for Completion

• Allow up to 15 days for transfer
• Watch for confirmation email
• Verify domain appears with green label in panel

After Transfer:

1. Cancel Network Solutions account
2. Set primary domain
3. Configure www prefix
4. Enable SSL
5. Set up email (if needed)
6. Review domain settings

If transfer fails, contact Network Solutions support or consider domain connection instead of transfer.

Important Notes:

• Don't modify DNS during transfer
• Wait to add Google Workspace
• Keep authorization code accessible
• Ensure domain remains unlocked
• Maintain accurate contact information

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