Unlock your Hover domain and transfer it to Squarespace in 12 simple steps:

Before starting, ensure you:

• Review pricing and billing details
• Check domain transfer requirements
• Have your domain billing information ready
• Understand the transfer timing
• Plan for custom email migration

Step 1: Access Hover Control Panel

• Visit www.hover.com
• Click Sign In > Control Panel
• Select your domain

Step 2: Unlock Your Domain

• Find the Transfer Lock toggle under Details
• Turn off the Transfer Lock

Step 3: Get Authorization Code

• Click "Retrieve" next to Authorization Code
• Save the code for later use

Step 4: Check Contact Information

• Verify Admin contact details
• Update email if needed
• Save any changes

Step 5: Initiate Transfer in Squarespace

• Open Domains panel
• Click "Use a domain I own"
• Enter domain name
• Input authorization code

Step 6: Review Registration Details

• Confirm contact information
• Update WHOIS records if needed
• Complete all required fields

Step 7: Configure Payment

• Enter or verify payment method
• Ensure card is accepted by Squarespace

Step 8: Confirm Transfer

• Review charges and terms
• Check new expiration date
• Complete purchase

Step 9: Approve Transfer

• Watch for approval email from Hover
• Click approval link (auto-approves after 5 days)

Step 10: Monitor Transfer Status

• Check Domains panel for progress
• Address any error messages
• Verify domain is unlocked
• Confirm authorization code

Step 11: Review DNS Settings

• Check existing records
• Maintain email-related MX records
• Add necessary custom records

Step 12: Complete Transfer

• Wait for confirmation email
• Verify green label in Domains panel
• Allow up to 15 days for completion

After Transfer:

• Cancel Hover hosting (if needed)
• Set primary domain
• Enable SSL
• Add custom email addresses
• Update nameservers if required

Contact Hover support for transfer-specific issues or Squarespace for platform-related help.

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