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How Do I Link My Domain Com to Squarespace?

Last updated on December 12, 2022 @ 6:40 am

If you have a domain name through another provider, you can link it to your site on Squarespace. This allows you to keep your domain name and use our hosting and tools. To link your domain:

  1. Log in to your DNS provider and find the DNS settings for your domain. For more help, search the Help Center for your DNS provider’s name.
  2. In the DNS Settings panel, click + Add record.
  3. Select A from the Type drop-down menu.
  4. In the Hostname field, enter @ or the root domain.

    For example, if your domain is www.example.com, you can enter:

    • @
    • example.com

    Or, if your domain is blog.com, you can enter:

    • blog
  5. In the IPv4 Address field, enter 192.0.2.1.
  6. Click Save.

Note: If you’re using SSL with a custom domain, you’ll need to update your CNAME records as well.

PRO TIP: If you are linking your domain from another provider to Squarespace, be aware that there are a few potential risks. First, your DNS settings will need to be updated at your domain provider. If you don’t do this correctly, your website will become unavailable. Additionally, if you have email services linked to your domain, those services will also need to be updated to work with Squarespace. Finally, it’s important to note that once you link your domain to Squarespace, you will not be able to use that domain with any other website builder or hosting service.
Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.