To connect a Turbify domain to your Squarespace website, follow these essential steps:

Before Starting:

• Ensure you meet Squarespace's third-party domain requirements
• If using Turbify's website hosting, switch to a pure domain plan first

Step 1: Initialize Connection in Squarespace

1. Open Domains menu
2. Click Use External Domain
3. Enter your domain name
4. Click Connect Domain
5. Select Turbify from dropdown
6. Click Connect Domain again
7. Click Next when prompted
8. Keep the DNS Settings menu open for reference

Step 2: Access Turbify Account

1. Log in to Turbify
2. Locate your domain in the Domains section
3. Click Domain under Control Panels

Step 3: Add First CNAME Record

• Host: [unique verification code from Squarespace]
• Type: CNAME
• Points to: verify.squarespace.com

Step 4: Add Second CNAME Record

• Host: * (asterisk)
• Type: CNAME
• Points to: ext-cust.squarespace.com

Step 5: Add A Record

• Host: @
• Type: A
• Points to: 198.185.159.144

Important Notes:

• Don't delete existing Mail or Email host entries
• Connection can take 24-72 hours to complete
• Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
• Green labels will appear as connection establishes
• Domain will show as "Connected" when complete

Troubleshooting:

• Use DNS Records Check Tool if verification fails
• Contact Turbify Support for account-specific issues
• Wait full 72 hours before troubleshooting
• Check Domain Connection Troubleshooting guide if issues persist

Remember to maintain any existing email-related DNS records to prevent service disruption.

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