If you have a domain name already registered with another provider, you can use it with your Squarespace site by connecting it to our platform. To do this, you’ll need to set what’s called DNS records with your domain’s registrar. This process is different for every registrar, but the general idea is the same: you’ll be creating or updating records that point your domain to Squarespace’s servers.
Before you begin, we recommend checking if your domain is eligible for transfer to Squarespace. If it is, transferring your domain will simplify the connection process and ensure that your DNS records are set correctly.
If you’re not ready to transfer your domain yet or your domain isn’t eligible, follow the instructions below to connect it using DNS records.
How Do I Connect My Existing Domain to Squarespace?
If you’re not ready to transfer your domain yet or your domain isn’t eligible, follow the instructions below to connect it using DNS records.
Instructions
1. Log in to your account with the current provider and access the DNS management page. This page usually lives in the account settings or Domains section.
2. Find the DNS record for www (or @ if there’s no www record).
It will likely be a type A record.
3. Update this record’s value/destination/points-to field with our default IP address: 185.199.108.153
4. Save your changes.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for any subdomains like blog (type CNAME record) or ftp (type A record).
That’s it!
Once these changes propagate (this can take up to 24 hours), visitors will be able to reach your site at www.yourdomain.com.
Next Steps:
Now that you’ve connected your domain, we recommend taking some time to familiarize yourself with our Domains panel.
The conclusion would reiterate the main points of connecting a pre-existing domain name to Squarespace by updating DNS records with the new IP address provided by Squarespace. Additionally, next steps would be provided on what to do after connecting the domain such as becoming familiarized with Squarespace’s Domains panel
There have been reports of people losing their domains or having their domains suspended after connecting them to Squarespace. In some cases, it may not be possible to recover your domain.
Before connecting your domain to Squarespace, please be sure to read all the terms and conditions carefully. We also recommend backing up your website and contacting your domain registrar to ask about any potential risks involved.
