Move your Dotster domain to Squarespace by following these clear steps to manage all domain settings and billing in one place.

Before Starting:

• Check domain transfer pricing
• Review transfer requirements
• Consider timing implications
• Plan for custom email transfer

Step 1: Access Dotster

1. Log into your Dotster account
2. Find your domain in My Domains dashboard
3. Click "Manage"

Step 2: Check Contact Information

1. Navigate to Contact Information tab
2. Select Administrative tab
3. Verify all details are correct
4. Update if needed and save changes

Step 3: Unlock Domain

1. Go to Transfers in left menu
2. Disable Domain Lock
3. Turn off Domain Privacy
4. Confirm domain is over 60 days old

Step 4: Get Authorization Code

1. Click "Email Auth Code" on Transfer page
2. Check email for the code
3. Save code for Squarespace transfer

Step 5: Start Squarespace Transfer

1. Open Domains menu in Squarespace
2. Click Use External Domain
3. Enter your domain name
4. Select Transfer Domain
5. Input authorization code

Step 6: Verify Registration Details

1. Review WHOIS information
2. Confirm email address
3. Update any incorrect information
4. Save changes

Step 7: Complete Payment Setup

1. Verify payment method
2. Enter new card if needed
3. Confirm billing details

Step 8: Confirm Transfer Order

1. Review transfer details
2. Check additional year registration fee
3. Verify new expiration date
4. Complete purchase

Step 9: Monitor Transfer Status

• Check Domains menu for progress
• Look for "Transfer in Progress" status
• Address any error messages promptly

Common Error Solutions:

• Domain locked: Return to Dotster to unlock
• Invalid auth code: Verify and re-enter correct code

Step 10: Review DNS Settings

1. Access DNS settings in Squarespace
2. Remove unnecessary entries
3. Add required custom entries
4. Preserve existing MX records for email

Step 11: Complete Transfer

1. Wait for process completion (up to 15 days)
2. Avoid DNS changes during transfer
3. Watch for confirmation email

After Transfer:

• Cancel Dotster account if desired
• Set as primary domain
• Configure SSL
• Add custom email addresses
• Manage additional domains

For transfer issues, contact Dotster support or consider keeping domain hosted with Dotster while connecting to Squarespace.

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