Connect your Register.com domain to Squarespace quickly and securely by following these straightforward steps:

Step 1: Start Connection in Squarespace

1. Go to Domains panel
2. Click "I already have a domain"
3. Enter your domain name
4. Click "Connect Domain"
5. Select Register.com from dropdown
6. Click "Continue" in the popup

Keep the DNS Settings panel open for reference.

Step 2: Access Register.com Settings

1. Log in to Register.com
2. Click "Domains" in sidebar
3. Select your domain
4. Click "Advanced Tools"
5. Click "Manage" next to Advanced DNS Records

Step 3: Add First CNAME Record

Create a CNAME record with:

• Host: [unique code from Squarespace]
• Type: CNAME
• Data: verify.squarespace.com
• TTL: 2 Hours

Step 4: Add Second CNAME Record

Create another CNAME record with:

• Host: www
• Type: CNAME
• Data: ext-cust.squarespace.com
• TTL: 2 Hours

Step 5: Add A Records

Create four A records with:

• Host: @
• Type: A
• TTL: 2 Hours
• Points to (create one for each):
  • 198.185.159.144
  • 198.185.159.145
  • 198.49.23.144
  • 198.49.23.145

Important Notes:

• Remove any @ records that don't match these specifications
• Keep all email/mail records
• Remove empty host records

Step 6: Wait for Connection

• Allow 24-72 hours for full connection
• Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS Settings
• Green labels indicate successful connections
• Use DNS checker tool if "Unable to verify domain ownership" appears

For register.com-specific help, contact their support team or consult their documentation.

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