Transferring a domain from Hover to Squarespace helps you manage your site settings and billing in one place. Here's a step-by-step guide to complete the transfer:

Before Starting:

• Review domain transfer pricing and billing
• Check domain transfer requirements
• Understand the transfer timeline
• Plan for custom email migration

Step 1: Access Hover Account

1. Visit www.hover.com
2. Select Control Panel from Sign In menu
3. Log in and select your domain

Step 2: Unlock Your Domain

1. Find Transfer Lock under Details
2. Click to disable if locked

Step 3: Get Authorization Code

1. Click Retrieve next to Authorization Code
2. Copy and save the code securely

Step 4: Review Contact Information

1. Check administrator details under Registration Data
2. Update email address if needed

Step 5: Initiate Transfer in Squarespace

1. Open Domain Names panel
2. Click "I already have a domain"
3. Enter domain name
4. Click Transfer Domain
5. Enter authorization code

Step 6: Confirm Registration Details

1. Verify WHOIS information
2. Update contact details if needed
3. Ensure email address is correct

Step 7: Handle Payment

1. Confirm or enter payment information
2. Review accepted payment methods

Step 8: Review Order

1. Check transfer fee and duration
2. Review terms and new expiration date
3. Confirm and complete payment

Step 9: Approve Transfer

• Click approval link in Hover email
• Transfer auto-approves in 5 days if not clicked

Step 10: Monitor Transfer Status

1. Check Domain Names panel for progress
2. Address any error messages promptly

Step 11: Review DNS Settings

1. Check existing records
2. Keep necessary email records
3. Remove unused records

Step 12: Complete Transfer

• Wait for confirmation email from [email protected]
• Don't modify DNS or add integrations during transfer
• Transfer typically completes within 15 days

After Transfer:

1. Cancel Hover hosting if needed
2. Set primary domain
3. Configure www prefix
4. Enable SSL
5. Set up email services
6. Manage additional domains

For transfer issues:

• Contact Hover support
• Consider keeping domain with Hover and connecting to Squarespace
• Review transfer cancellation options if needed

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