Transfer a Domain from Squarespace to 3DNS

How to transfer an existing domain from Squarespace and tokenize it with 3DNS

Before You Begin:

Transfer Time: Up to 15 business days.

Service Continuation: Transferring your domain doesn't move your site hosting or cancel your Squarespace site. Consider this if planning to leave Squarespace.

DNSSEC: If enabled, remove DNSSEC from your domain settings before starting.

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Transferring a Domain from Squarespace to 3DNS

1. Unlock Your Domain:

Go to the Domains panel in Squarespace.

Select the domain you're transferring.

Disable the Domain Lock.

2. Request Transfer Authentication Code:

Click "...", then "Send Transfer Authentication Code".

An email will be sent to the domain’s contact with the code. Check your registrar (Squarespace Domains LLC sends to Owner Contact; Tucows sends to Admin Contact within 48 hours).

3. Receive Auth Code:

Check your inbox for an email from [e-mail] with the code.

With your auth code in hand, proceed to transfer your domain to 3DNS:

4. Visit 3DNS

Go to the 3DNS platform (https://app.3dns.box).

5. Start the Transfer Process:

In the 3DNS dashboard, select the "Transfers" section.

6. Add Your Domain and Checkout:

Enter your domain, add it to the cart, and complete the checkout process.

7. Insert authorization code from your current DNS provider

8. Confirm accurate WHOIS information, this is required for all domain transfers.

9. Monitor Transfer Status:

Keep an eye on your transfer under Domains > My Transfers. The status will update to "complete" once finished.

Congratulations, once the transfer is complete, your domain is successfully moved to 3DNS, making it an on-chain domain! 🎉