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

Before Starting:

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

Step 1: Access Dotster Account

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

Step 2: Verify Contact Information

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

Step 3: Unlock Domain

1. Go to Transfers section
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 authorization code
3. Save code for next steps

Step 5: Start Squarespace Transfer

1. Open Domains panel in Squarespace
2. Click "Use a domain I own"
3. Enter domain name
4. Click Transfer Domain
5. Input authorization code

Step 6: Confirm Registration Details

1. Review contact information
2. Verify email address
3. Update WHOIS records if needed

Step 7: Payment Setup

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

Step 8: Review Order

1. Check transfer details
2. Verify pricing
3. Review terms and expiration date
4. Complete purchase

Step 9: Monitor Transfer Status

1. Check Domains panel for progress
2. Address any error messages
3. Refresh status as needed

Step 10: DNS Settings Review

1. Access DNS settings
2. Review existing records
3. Remove unnecessary records
4. Add new records if needed

Step 11: Complete Transfer

1. Wait for process completion (up to 15 days)
2. Watch for confirmation email
3. Verify green label in Domains panel

Post-Transfer Tasks:

• Set as primary domain
• Configure www prefix
• Enable SSL
• Set up Google Workspace email
• Review domain invoice

For transfer issues, contact Dotster support or review Squarespace's troubleshooting documentation.

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