Whether you’re just starting your website or you’ve been using Squarespace for a while, you may have a domain that you purchased from Google. While you can use this domain with your Squarespace site, we recommend transferring the domain to Squarespace. Doing so gives you more control over your site, and it simplifies your billing (all domains on Squarespace cost the same price).
If you decide to transfer your domain, the process is simple and only takes a few minutes. This article walks you through the steps.
Step 1: Get an authorization code from Google
Before you begin the transfer process, you need an authorization code from Google. This code proves that you own the domain and allows Squarespace to initiate the transfer.
To get your authorization code:
1. Go to Google.com.
2. In the top-right corner of the page, click My Account. You might need to sign in.
If you don’t see My Account, click Sign in, then click your profile photo or email address, then click My Account.
3. On the left-hand side of the page, click Domains. Then click the name of your domain.
(Optional) If prompted, enter your 2-Step Verification code before proceeding.
(Optional) If prompted, select how you want to receive verification codes before proceeding.
(Optional) If prompted, select how frequently you want to receive verification codes before proceeding.
4. In the top left corner of the page, next to “Domain:”, click the Down arrow and select “Authorization code”.
5. A pop-up window appears with your authorization code.
6. Copy this code and keep it in a safe place; you’ll need it shortly.
7. Close the window.
8. In the top left corner of the page, next to “Domain:”, click and then select “Dashboard”.
In order to transfer a Google Domain to Squarespace, first an authorization code must be retrieved from Google which proves ownership of the domain. The process is simple and only takes a few minutes once the authorization code has been obtained.
