Moving your domain from Crazy Domains to Squarespace involves several key steps that ensure a smooth transfer process.

Before You Start

• Verify domain transfer pricing and billing details
• Check domain transfer requirements
• Review the estimated transfer timeline
• Plan for custom email migration if needed

Step-by-Step Transfer Process

1. Access Your Crazy Domains Account

• Visit Crazy Domains and log in
• Navigate to My Account > Domains
• Select your domain

2. Unlock Your Domain

• Locate Domain Lock setting
• Select "Disabled"
• Click Update

3. Verify Contact Information

• Check Registrar and Admin Contact details
• Update email addresses if needed
• Allow 24 hours for contact updates

4. Get Authorization Code

• Click ☰ next to Domain Name
• Select Registration Key
• Copy the code from the Password field

5. Initiate Squarespace Transfer

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

6. Complete Registration Details

• Verify contact information
• Update WHOIS records if needed
• Save changes

7. Process Payment

• Review payment method
• Confirm one-year registration charge
• Complete purchase

8. Monitor Transfer Status

• Check Domains panel for progress
• Look for "Transfer in Progress" message
• Update status as needed

Important Considerations

• Transfers typically take up to 15 days
• Keep existing DNS settings during transfer
• Wait to add new integrations until transfer completes
• Monitor email for transfer confirmation

After Transfer Completion

• Set as primary domain if desired
• Enable SSL
• Add custom email (optional)
• Update DNS settings if needed

If Transfer Fails

• Check authorization code accuracy
• Verify domain is unlocked
• Contact Crazy Domains support
• Consider connecting domain instead of transferring

The transfer is complete when you receive a "Thank You" email from [email protected] and see a green label in your Domains panel.

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