DNS records contain vital information about your domain, helping connect users to your website and email while ensuring security and domain ownership authentication. This guide explains how to manage DNS records effectively.

When to Update DNS Records

You can update DNS records in Squarespace if you have:

• A Squarespace-managed domain
• A third-party domain connected via Nameserver Connect

Note: For domains connected via DNS Connect, edit DNS settings through your third-party domain provider.

Common Reasons for DNS Record Changes:

• Domain forwarding
• Third-party email setup
• Fixing domain connection issues
• Connecting third-party services

Adding DNS Records

Access DNS Settings:

1. Open domains dashboard
2. Click domain name
3. Select DNS Settings

Available DNS Record Types:

• A Records
• AAAA Records
• ALIAS Records
• CNAME Records
• DKIM and SPF Records
• DMARC Records
• MX Records
• SRV Records
• CAA Records
• DS and DNSKEY Records
• HTTPS Records
• PTR Records
• SSHFP Records
• TLSA Records
• NS Records
• TXT Records

Custom TTL Settings

Time To Live (TTL) controls record cache duration:

• Default: 4-hour TTL
• Custom values in seconds (max: 2147483648)
• Adjustable via preset or custom values

Deleting DNS Records

To remove a DNS record:

1. Access domains dashboard
2. Select domain name
3. Navigate to DNS Settings
4. Locate Custom Records
5. Hover over record and click trash icon
6. Click Save

Important: DNS changes may take 24-72 hours to propagate fully.

For troubleshooting assistance, refer to DNS record issues documentation.

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