How to Connect a Domain to Squarespace

If you already have a site built at Squarespace, you can use our Quick Connect tool to link it to your domain. There are two steps to connecting a domain to Squarespace, both of which we’ve outlined below.

Setting Up Your Domain at Squarespace

1: If you don’t already have a Squarespace account, you’ll need to create one. If you already have an account you can skip this step.
2: Log into Squarespace, if you haven't already. From the main Squarespace dashboard, Click the menu icon on the right-hand side next to your site and select "SETTINGS".

(If you're in your site editor, you can also get to this menu by clicking the gear icon in the bottom left of your Website dashboard)
3: Click "Domains & Email."
4: On the next screen, click Domains. Then select "USE A DOMAIN I OWN."
5: Type your domain under "Use a Third-Party Domain" and select the arrow to the right of the domain you just entered.
6: Once you click the arrow, two options will appear below. Locate the "Connect Domain" section and click the arrow inside that section.
7: Select a domain provider of "Other" and click "CONNECT DOMAIN."
8: A message box will appear. Click "CONTINUE".
9: The DNS Settings box will appear. Take special note of the entry under the Host column with a Required Data entry of verify.squarespace.com. This is your verification code. Don't close this browser window! You'll need to refer back to it in a few minutes.

Connecting a Domain to Squarespace

Now that you've prepared your domain, it's time to use Quick Connect to connect a domain to Squarespace.

Log in. You should arrive at the Domain Management screen. If you're already logged in, click on ACCOUNT in the top-right corner and select "Domain Management" from the list.

Locate the domain you wish to connect. Click the "Details" button to the far right of your domain, displaying the domain Details area. Find the "DNS Records" option and select the edit icon.

On the MANAGE DNS RECORDS menu that appears, scroll down until you see the "Quick DNS Config" section.

In the "Quick DNS Config" section, select the "Squarespace" button.

A browser pop-up will appear asking if you are sure you want to reconfigure your domain's DNS records. Select the "OK" button to continue.

You will be redirected to the ADDITIONAL DNS REQUIREMENTS pop-up window. Here's the pivotal moment:

Under "Verification Code" paste in your verification code from Squarespace's DNS SETTINGS screen in step 9 of the previous section.

The "Host" field must match the exact verification code given to you by Squarespace.

use Squarespace connect domain verification code

Click the "Submit" button to submit the CNAME verification record you created.

A success message will appear, letting you know that we were able to update your DNS records. You should now see your DNS records successfully updated to the Squarespace DNS, under Current Records.

Now that you've set up your domain's DNS records, switch back over to Squarespace, and on the "DNS Settings" menu click the "Refresh" button.

refresh DNS settings at Squarespace

All of the "Current Data" fields should turn green and show "Correct", rather than "Record not found". If any of the records still show as incorrect, wait a few minutes then try again.

current data connecting domain to Squarespace

That's it! You’ve successfully learned how to connect a domain to Squarespace and your domain should begin resolving worldwide to your Squarespace site within the next hour (though it can take up to 48 hours in some cases).

If you need any further assistance connecting your domain to Squarespace, feel free to reach out to our support team.