Transfer your domain from Hover to Squarespace by following these step-by-step instructions to manage all domain settings and billing in one place.

Before starting, verify:

• Your domain meets transfer requirements
• Pricing and billing details
• Timing of transfer
• Custom email address migration needs

Step 1: Access Hover Account

1. Go to www.hover.com
2. Click [Sign In] dropdown and select [Control Panel]
3. Log in and select your domain

Step 2: Unlock Domain

1. In [Details], ensure [Transfer Lock] is off
2. Toggle to unlock if needed

Step 3: Get Authorization Code

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

Step 4: Verify Contact Information

1. Check [Registration Records] under [Admin]
2. Update email if necessary
3. Save changes

Step 5: Initiate Transfer

1. Open Squarespace Domains panel
2. Click [Use your own domain]
3. Enter domain name
4. Select [Transfer Domain]
5. Input authorization code

Step 6: Confirm Registration Details

1. Review contact information
2. Update if needed
3. Click [Save and Continue]

Step 7: Confirm Payment

1. Verify payment method
2. Enter new card if site is in trial mode
3. Save changes

Step 8: Review Order

1. Check transfer fee
2. Verify domain details
3. Accept terms
4. Complete purchase

Step 9: Accept Transfer Wait for admin email and approve, or Hover will auto-approve after 5 days

Step 10: Monitor Status

1. Check Domains panel for "In Transfer" status
2. Address any error messages
3. Verify authorization code if needed

Step 11: Review DNS Settings

1. Check existing records
2. Remove unwanted entries
3. Add new records if needed
4. Preserve MX records for email

Step 12: Complete Transfer

1. Wait for confirmation email
2. Check for green label in Domains panel
3. Allow up to 15 days for completion

After Transfer:

• Cancel Hover hosting if needed
• Set primary domain
• Enable SSL
• Add custom emails
• Register additional domains
• Review invoices

For support, contact Hover's support team or consult their documentation.

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