How do I connect my domain to Squarespace?

If you haven't already done so, you may wish to first take a look here for an overview of the connection process.

To make the DNS changes they require, you can edit DNS records through us (NOTE: If you are delegated to 3rd party nameservers then this change must be done from nameserver provider's side instead of us) -- to do this:

1) Log into your user account.
2) Go to "My Registered Domains"
3) Click on the domain name you wish to modify. This should take you to a new page.
4) Go to "Set Up DNS Record"

There, remove the records with the following host / type combinations:

Host: www
Type: A

Host: @
Type: A

You can then add the DNS records specified by Squarespace using the empty spaces at the bottom of the DNS records list:

Host: [Your unique code -- please see your Squarespace account]
Type: CNAME
Content: verify.squarespace.com.

Host: www
Type: CNAME
Content: ext-cust.squarespace.com.

Add at least one of the following, but Squarespace prefers all 4:

Host: @
Type: A
Content: 198.185.159.144

Host: @
Type: A
Content: 198.185.159.145

Host: @
Type: A
Content: 198.49.23.144

Host: @
Type: A
Content: 198.49.23.145

This should connect you to Squarespace's platform.

 

In any case, once the change is made, please allow up to 24-48 hours for the changes to be effective in all locations -- it usually takes effect within the day, however. People who have not visited it before will tend to see the changes much quicker than people who have visited the domain prior to making the change.

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