Transferring a domain from Turbify (formerly Verizon Small Business Essentials) to Squarespace requires careful attention to detail and several important steps.

Before You Begin:

• Verify domain transfer pricing and billing details
• Ensure you meet transfer requirements
• Review suggested timing for transfer
• Plan for custom email address migration

Step-by-Step Transfer Process:

1. Access Turbify Account

• Visit Turbify website and log in
• Navigate to Domains section
• Select target domain under Control Panel

2. Unlock Your Domain

• Go to Domain Summary
• Set Locking option to "Unlocked"
• Save changes

3. Update Contact Information

• Access Contact Information tab
• Verify Registration and Administrative contact details
• Ensure email addresses are valid and accessible
• Save any updates

4. Get Authorization Code

• Go to Settings tab
• Find Authorization Code in Domain Summary
• Click View and follow provided steps
• Save the code securely

5. Initiate Squarespace Transfer

• Open Squarespace Domains panel
• Click "I already have a domain"
• Enter domain name
• Input authorization code

6. Complete Registration Details

• Verify WHOIS contact information
• Update if necessary
• Ensure email address is correct

7. Handle Payment

• Confirm payment method
• Enter new card details if on trial
• Review accepted payment methods

8. Review Transfer Order

• Check transfer fee and duration
• Verify domain details
• Accept terms and confirm payment

9. Approve Transfer

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

10. Monitor Transfer Status

• Check Domains panel for progress
• Address any error messages
• Verify domain status regularly

11. Manage DNS Settings (Optional)

• Review existing records
• Remove unnecessary entries
• Add custom records if needed

12. Complete Transfer

• Wait for confirmation email
• Verify domain appears in Squarespace panel
• Look for green status label

Post-Transfer Actions:

• Set as primary domain if desired
• Configure SSL
• Add Google Workspace email
• Review domain invoice
• Cancel Turbify service if no longer needed

If transfer fails, contact Turbify support or consider keeping the domain connected to Squarespace without transferring.

Related Articles

Previous Articles