How to Connect a Domain to Squarespace

If you already have a site built at Squarespace, you can use our Quick Connect feature 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

The first step to connect a domain to Squarespace is preparing Squarespace for your domain! Follow these steps first:

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.

1

Log in to your Porkbun account and navigate to the Domain Management screen. If you're already logged in, do this by clicking on ACCOUNT in the top-right corner and select “Domain Management.”

2

Locate the domain you wish to update. Click the "Details" button to the far right of your domain, displaying the domain Details area. Then go to the DNS Records section and select "Edit." 

3

On the MANAGE DNS RECORDS pop-up, scroll down till you see our Quick DNS Config section. 

4

In the Quick DNS Config section, select the "Squarespace" button.
A pop-up will appear asking if you are sure you want to reconfigure your domain's DNS records. Select the blue "OK" button to continue.

5

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 subdomain must be the exact verification code given to you by Squarespace. 

Select the blue "Submit" button to submit the CNAME record you created. 

6

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.

7

Now, switch back over to Squarespace and select "Refresh." 

All of the "Current Data” should turn green instead of red. If it doesn’t, wait a minute and try again.

 

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 in a few minutes (up to 48 hours in some cases.)