Move a Squarespace domain between Squarespace sites

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Move a Squarespace domain between Squarespace sites

Last updated October 06, 2026 22:05

Use your Squarespace domain on a different Squarespace site.

To direct visitors to a new or rebranded site, move your Squarespace domain to that site. You can only move domains to paid sites.

You must be a site owner or have Administrator permissions on both sites. If the site you're moving to isn't on the same account as your domain, request to be added as a contributor to the site with Administrator permissions.

Also try: Moving a third-party domain between Squarespace sites.

When you can't move a domain

It’s not possible to:

Video on moving a Squarespace domain between Squarespace sites

This two-minute video walks through the steps you need to take to move a domain between two Squarespace sites. Before you start the move, keep these key considerations in mind.

Move a domain between sites

Use the following steps to move your domain between Squarespace sites. Before you start the move, keep these key considerations in mind.

  1. Open your domains dashboard.
  2. Click your domain.
  3. Scroll down to click Move domain.
  4. Select the thumbnail image of the website you're moving the domain to.
  5. If everything looks correct, click Confirm to complete the move.
  6. Your domain should direct to the new site in 24 to 48 hours.

Move a parked domain to a site

To have your parked domain share the same billing and permission levels as your website, follow the same steps to move it.

To move a parked domain, you need to be the domain owner or the domain manager with billing permissions.

Cancel or downgrade the site you moved your domain from

After moving your domain, you may want to consider canceling the subscription or changing the billing plan on your other site. To view the last invoice you received before moving your domain, open the Billing panel of the original site and click Invoices.

Troubleshooting

Error: There are no eligible sites to transfer a domain to on this account

If this message appears after you click Move domain, you don’t have another eligible site on your account. Review the sites in your account dashboard, or switch from a Mobile Start plan to a standard plan, if needed, before moving the domain.

Error: Your domain can’t be moved because of an issue on our end

If this message appears, check the email address associated with your site. You'll receive more information and next steps in an email from customercare@squarespace.com with the subject “Error moving your domain.” If you can't find this email, check your spam folder. If you still can’t find it, contact us and include the information in the More help section.

The site I want to move my domain to isn’t on my dashboard

If the site isn't on your dashboard, request to be added to the site as a contributor with Administrator permissions.

More help

If you’re having trouble with any of these steps, contact us from the email address listed as the domain’s registrant, and include the following information:

  • Current Squarespace site URL (like yoursite.squarespace.com)
  • Squarespace site URL of the site you're moving the domain to
  • Custom domain name
  • How much of the process you’ve completed

After we confirm your information, we'll help you complete the process.

You can also get advice from the community in the Squarespace Forum or hire a Squarespace Expert to move your domain for you.

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Move a Squarespace domain between Squarespace sites