To connect a Strato domain to Squarespace, follow these steps:

1. Start Connection in Squarespace

• Open Domains panel
• Click "Use a domain you own"
• Enter your domain name
• Click "Connect Domain"
• Select "Other" from dropdown
• Click "Continue" in popup
• Keep DNS settings panel open for reference

2. Access Strato Settings

• Log in to www.strato.com
• Find your domain and click "Manage Domain"
• Navigate to "DNS" then "Domain Management"

3. Add First CNAME Record

• Type: CNAME
• Prefix: Copy unique code from Squarespace DNS Settings
• Value: verify.squarespace.com
• SPF Rule: No
• Click "Apply Settings"

4. Add Second CNAME Record

• Type: CNAME
• Prefix: www
• Value: ext-cust.squarespace.com
• SPF Rule: No
• Click "Apply Settings"

5. Add A Record

• Click "A Record" then "Manage"
• Select "Custom IP Address"
• Enter: 198.185.159.144
• Click "Apply Settings"

Note: Delete existing A records except email-related ones

6. Wait for Connection

• Allow 24-72 hours for changes to take effect
• Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
• Green labels will appear as connection completes
• Domain will show "Connected" when finished

Troubleshooting:

• Use DNS Records Checker if domain shows "Domain ownership cannot be verified"
• Contact Strato support for account-specific issues
• Wait full 72 hours before troubleshooting connection errors

Required DNS Records Summary:

Host: [unique code] | Type: CNAME | Data: verify.squarespace.com
Host: www          | Type: CNAME | Data: ext-cust.squarespace.com
Host: @            | Type: A     | Data: 198.185.159.144

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