Easy Tech TutsHow to Transfer Domain From Squarespace to Webflow Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Switching your website builder shouldn't mean losing your domain name or your business email in the process. This guide walks through unlocking your domain in Squarespace, requesting an authorization code, and completing the transfer into Webflow while protecting your email records. It's written for anyone migrating a live site who wants to avoid downtime.
01Unlock the domain in Squarespace
Open your Squarespace domain settings, find the security controls, and disable the transfer lock so the domain can be released.
02Request your authorization (EPP) code
Squarespace will generate a unique transfer code you'll need to prove ownership when initiating the move into Webflow.
03Start the transfer inside Webflow
In your Webflow project settings, open the domain section and enter the authorization code to begin pulling the domain over.
04Preserve your email records
Before finalizing DNS changes, note your existing MX records so your Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 email keeps working uninterrupted.
05Verify propagation and SSL
Once the transfer completes, use a DNS propagation checker to confirm the domain resolves correctly and Webflow has issued an SSL certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my email during the domain transfer?
You shouldn't, as long as you record your existing MX records beforehand and re-add them once the domain is active in Webflow.
How long does a domain transfer typically take?
Domain transfers can take anywhere from a few hours to several days depending on the registrar and DNS propagation.
Do I need to unlock the domain before transferring?
Yes, most registrars including Squarespace require the transfer lock to be disabled before an authorization code can be issued.
What happens to my old Squarespace site after the transfer?
The domain will point to Webflow once complete, so your Squarespace site will no longer be reachable at that address unless you update it separately.
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