Transferring a domain

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  emmajeantate · Member · Jan 13, 2025 at 10:06 am

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  I am having challenges in transferring my domain from Google/wordpress it is connected but said that it can not transfer and is stuck on ‘pending’ can anyone help please – this is getting very frustrating as I have been waiting for over 72 hours for it to move to active – thank you!

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  emmajeantate · Member · Jan 13, 2025 at 10:08 am

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  I meant google/squarespace not google/wordpress

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  themagicrobot · Member · Jan 13, 2025 at 10:44 am

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  Usually there is a 60 day lock after registration before a domain can be transferred.

  

  Domains » Transfer a Domain to Another Registrar

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  While you can use your WordPress.com domain with any platform by updating the name servers, you can transfer your domain to another external provider if you wish. This guide explains how to transfer a domain registered with WordPress.com to an external provider, known as a registrar. If you wish to transfer a domain from another provider to WordPress.com, visit the Transfer a Domain to WordPress.c
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  dragstor · Member · Jan 21, 2025 at 6:09 pm

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  Hi there, @emmajeantate! 👋🏼

  I checked your domain and noticed it’s only connected to your WordPress.com site, but I do not see any transfers (pending, ongoing, or canceled).

  If you’d like to transfer it to WordPress.com, you can do it by following this guide for transferring a domain to WordPress.com:

  

  Domains » Transfer a Domain to WordPress.com

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  Do you already own a domain name? Follow the steps in this guide to transfer the domain from another provider to WordPress.com and use it with your WordPress website. If you wish to transfer a domain from WordPress.com to an external provider, visit the Transfer a Domain to Another Registrar guide instead. Video Overview Before You Get Started Domain transfers typically take 5-7 d

  💡 Your domain is now 63 days old, so it can be transferred.

  As for the Squarespace, here’s their guide on how to transfer the domain away from Squarespace:

  • https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/205812338-Transferring-a-domain-away-from-Squarespace
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  emmajeantate · Member · Jan 22, 2025 at 11:30 am

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  Thanks thats great – do you know how I now connect it to my Google workplace?

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  upwardmomentum84 · Staff · Jan 22, 2025 at 4:31 pm

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  Sure :) You can follow this guide to connect your domain to Google Workspace:

  

  Add Email to Your Domain » Add Email with an Existing Google Workspace Account

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  If you already have a Google Workspace account (formerly known as G Suite), follow these steps to connect it to your domain on WordPress.com. Set Up Google Workspace Automatically To configure Google Workspace, it’s necessary to add pieces of information called DNS records to your domain. These records ensure you can send and receive emails using your domain’s email address. Instead of

  The guide has an automated method that we would recommend first and there is also a manual method which involves adding DNS records to the domain.