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Requirements for moving a domain from Squarespace to Hostinger<\/h3>
Before we dive into the domain moving steps, let’s see the requirements for migrating a domain from Squarespace:<\/p>
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- Domain age.<\/strong> The domain must be at least 60 days old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Domain status.<\/strong> The domain must be active and not in a locked state. We’ll show you how to unlock it later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- No pending payments.<\/strong> Ensure there are no outstanding payments on your Squarespace account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Valid email.<\/strong> The domain owner’s contact email must be accessible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
If you meet these criteria, follow these steps to change your domain from the current registrar to Hostinger.<\/p>
How to transfer a domain from Squarespace to Hostinger<\/h2>
1. Unlock the domain on Squarespace<\/h3>
A domain registrar typically has a lock feature that protects your domain from unauthorized changes. When transferring your domain to a new host, you must turn off this security layer.<\/p>
To do so, access your Squarespace account and go to the Settings <\/strong>section. Navigate to the Domains <\/strong>panel and select the domain you want to move. Disable the Domain Lock<\/strong> by toggling it off.<\/p>
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>When transferring a domain from Squarespace, be aware of potential issues that can trigger a 60-day registrar lock:<\/p>
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- Recent domain purchase or transfer.<\/strong> If a domain was recently purchased or transferred to Squarespace, it must remain with the current registrar for at least 60 days before you can move it again, as per ICANN regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Owner’s contact information changes.<\/strong> Changing the domain’s owner contact details can trigger an optional 60-day lock. You can turn off this setting in the Domains <\/strong>panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Registrar-specific lock.<\/strong> Your recently transferred domain might be registered with Tucows. Use the WHOIS tool<\/a> to see whether you’re registered with Squarespace Domains LLC or still with Tucows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
2. Point your domain name to Hostinger nameservers<\/h3>
Changing the nameservers before moving your domain is crucial for minimizing website downtime.<\/p>
This step aligns with your new domain host transfer requirements, ensuring a seamless transition by allowing DNS changes to propagate in the background. Consequently, it simplifies post-transfer troubleshooting.<\/p>
Here’s how to point your domain to Hostinger:<\/p>
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- In the Domains <\/strong>panel, click Edit <\/strong>next to Nameservers Setting<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Select Use custom nameservers<\/strong> and add Hostinger’s nameservers. The default nameservers for our web hosting<\/a> or cloud hosting<\/a> plans are ns1.dns-parking.com<\/strong> and ns2.dns-parking.com<\/strong>. Click Save <\/strong>once you’re done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>If you want to double-check your nameservers<\/a>, navigate to Hosting <\/strong>→ Plan details <\/strong>in your Hostinger account.<\/p>
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Important!<\/strong> DNS settings typically take about 24 hours to propagate worldwide. Updating the nameservers before starting the domain transfer process is recommended to ensure transfer stability and minimize the risk of unexpected downtime.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>
3. Get the transfer authorization code (EPP Code)<\/h3>
The Authorization Code, also known as the EPP Code (Extensible Provisioning Protocol Code) or a transfer key, is a unique string of characters assigned to a domain name. This code ensures security during domain transfers.<\/p>
To obtain this transfer key, open the three dots menu in the Domains <\/strong>panel and select Send Transfer Authorization Code<\/strong>.<\/p>
- Select Use custom nameservers<\/strong> and add Hostinger’s nameservers. The default nameservers for our web hosting<\/a> or cloud hosting<\/a> plans are ns1.dns-parking.com<\/strong> and ns2.dns-parking.com<\/strong>. Click Save <\/strong>once you’re done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
- Owner’s contact information changes.<\/strong> Changing the domain’s owner contact details can trigger an optional 60-day lock. You can turn off this setting in the Domains <\/strong>panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Domain status.<\/strong> The domain must be active and not in a locked state. We’ll show you how to unlock it later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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