To begin transferring your domain from Hover to Squarespace, follow these essential steps:

1. Prepare for Transfer

• Check domain pricing and billing details
• Review transfer requirements
• Verify custom email transfer needs

2. Access Hover Account

• Visit www.hover.com
• Select Control Panel from Sign In menu
• Click on the domain to transfer

3. Prepare Domain for Transfer

• Disable Transfer Lock in the Details section
• Get authorization code and save it
• Verify admin contact information is correct

4. Initiate Transfer in Squarespace

• Open Domains panel
• Click "Use a Domain I Own"
• Enter domain name
• Click Transfer Domain
• Input authorization code

5. Complete Registration Details

• Verify contact information
• Update email address if needed
• Fill required WHOIS record fields

6. Finalize Transfer

• Review payment information
• Confirm one-year registration charge
• Accept terms and conditions
• Click Confirm and Buy

7. Post-Transfer Steps

• Accept transfer email from Hover
• Monitor transfer status in Domains panel
• Review DNS settings if needed

Important Notes:

• Transfer typically takes 5-15 days
• Don't modify DNS settings during transfer
• Keep MX records if using custom email
• Wait for confirmation email from [email protected]

After Transfer Completion:

1. Cancel Hover account if desired
2. Set as primary domain
3. Configure SSL
4. Add custom email through Google Workspace
5. Review domain invoice

If transfer fails, you'll receive an email from Squarespace. Contact Hover support for assistance or consider linking the domain instead of transferring.

Note: Domain transfer includes one additional year of registration with Squarespace, and pricing varies by TLD.

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