Opening a Network Solutions domain to a Squarespace site can be done using either Nameserver Connect (recommended) or DNS Connect. Here's how to do it:

Nameserver Connect Method (Recommended):

1. In Squarespace:

• Open the Domains panel
• Click "I already have a domain"
• Enter your domain name and click the arrow
• Click "Connect Domain"
• Select "Start" in the connection panel

2. In Network Solutions:

• Access your domain dashboard
• Open Advanced Tools and select Nameservers
• Click Manage
• Remove default nameservers
• Add these Squarespace nameservers:
  • connect1.squarespacedns.com
  • connect2.squarespacedns.com
• Save changes

3. Return to Squarespace:

• Click Finish in the "Update Your Nameservers" panel
• Click Finished in the "Connecting your domain" panel

DNS Connect Method:

1. In Squarespace:

• Open the Domains panel
• Click "I already have a domain"
• Enter your domain name
• Select "No, use DNS records"
• Choose Network Solutions from the dropdown
• Log into your Network Solutions account
• Click Connect
• Click Continue in the "Connecting" popup

Wait Time and Verification:

• Allow 24-72 hours for full connection
• Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
• Check for green labels in the Current Data column
• Successful connection shows "Connected" label in Domains panel

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Use DNS Records Checker if verification fails
• Reset nameservers if errors occur
• Contact Network Solutions support for account-specific issues
• Check Squarespace's troubleshooting guide for persistent problems

Note: Keep Network Solutions' default nameservers intact when starting the connection process to avoid errors.

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