Transferring a domain from Hover to Squarespace requires several steps to ensure a smooth transition. Here's how to do it properly:

Before You Start:

• Review pricing and billing details
• Check domain transfer requirements
• Verify domain eligibility
• Understand the transfer timeline
• Plan for custom email transition

Step-by-Step Transfer Process:

1. Log into Hover

• Visit www.hover.com
• Click Control Panel in the top right
• Select your domain

2. Unlock Your Domain

• Find Transfer Lock in Details section
• Disable if currently locked

3. Get Authorization Code

• Locate Authorization Code section
• Click Get to reveal the code
• Copy and save the code securely

4. Check Contact Information

• Verify admin email address
• Update WHOIS information if needed
• Save any changes

5. Start Squarespace Transfer

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

6. Complete Registration Details

• Verify contact information
• Update if necessary
• Fill all required fields

7. Review Payment Information

• Confirm payment method
• Enter new card if site is in trial mode

8. Confirm Transfer Order

• Check transfer details
• Review one-year registration fee
• Accept terms
• Click Confirm and Buy

9. Approve Transfer

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

10. Monitor Transfer Status

• Check Domains panel regularly
• Click Update Status for current progress
• Address any error messages

Important Post-Transfer Tasks:

• Cancel Hover hosting (if applicable)
• Set as primary domain
• Enable SSL
• Configure email settings
• Review DNS settings

The transfer typically completes within 15 days. Don't modify DNS settings or add Google Workspace during the transfer process.

For assistance:

• Contact Hover support for transfer issues
• Review Squarespace's domain transfer FAQ
• Monitor transfer confirmation email from [email protected]

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