Moving a third-party domain between Squarespace sites requires disconnecting it from one site and reconnecting it to another. Here's how to do it properly:

Prerequisites:

• Domain must be active (not expired)
• Destination site must be a full site (not a parking page)
• Site must have an active subscription

Step 1: Disconnect the Domain

1. Go to the original site's Domains panel
2. Click the domain you want to migrate
3. Scroll down and click "Disconnect Domain"
4. Confirm the disconnection

Step 2: Connect to New Site

1. Log into the destination site
2. Open the Domains panel
3. Click "Use Your Domain"
4. Enter your domain name and click "Continue"
5. Click "Connect from Provider"
6. Select your domain provider (or choose "Other")

Step 3: Update DNS Records For auto-connection providers (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Network Solutions):

• Follow the automated connection process

For manual DNS providers:

1. Copy the unique CNAME code from Squarespace
2. Log into your domain provider
3. Access DNS settings
4. Find the CNAME record with verify.squarespace.com
5. Replace the alias with the new code
6. Save changes

Connection typically completes within 24 hours, but may take up to 72 hours.

For Google Workspace Users: After domain migration, contact Squarespace support with:

• Current site URL
• New site URL
• Custom domain name

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Verify all DNS records are correct
• Check domain and site subscription status
• Allow sufficient time for propagation
• Contact support if issues persist

Remember to keep both sites active during the migration process to avoid service interruption.

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