Connect your Hover domain to Squarespace using DNS Connect in these simple steps:

Step 1: Initialize Connection in Squarespace

1. Navigate to the Domains panel
2. Click "I already have a domain"
3. Enter your domain name
4. Click "Connect Domain"
5. Select Hover from the dropdown
6. Click "Connect Domain" again
7. Click "Continue"

Keep the DNS records panel open for reference.

Step 2: Access Hover Account

1. Log in to your Hover account
2. Locate your domain under "Your Domains"
3. Click the Squarespace logo in the Connect section

Step 3: Verify Domain

1. Copy the unique verification code from Squarespace's DNS Settings (first line of Host column)
2. Paste this code into Hover's "Verify Value" field
3. Click "Connect" to automatically add required records

Step 4: Wait for Connection

• Allow 24-72 hours for full connection
• Monitor progress in Squarespace by clicking "Refresh Records"
• Green tags will appear as records connect
• Domain status will show "Connected" when complete

Troubleshooting

• If errors persist after 72 hours, check Squarespace's troubleshooting guide
• For Hover-specific issues, contact Hover support
• Ensure all DNS records match Squarespace's requirements

Note: During connection, your domain remains registered with Hover while pointing to your Squarespace site.

Important: Review Squarespace's external domain specifications before starting this process to ensure compatibility.

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