Domain forwarding lets you redirect visitors from one domain to another URL. Here's how to set it up properly:

Types of Domain Forwarding

• Root domain forwarding (e.g., yourdomain.com to differentdomain.com)
• Subdomain forwarding (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com to differentdomain.com/blog)
• Specific page forwarding (redirecting to exact URLs)

Basic Setup Steps

1. Access the domain dashboard
2. Click your domain name
3. Select "Website"
4. Scroll to "Domain Forwarding Rules"
5. Click "Add Rule"
6. Enter the following:
   • Forward From: @ (root domain) or subdomain name
   • Forward To: destination URL
   • Choose redirect type (301 permanent or 302 temporary)
   • SSL setting (recommended: On)
   • Path forwarding preference

Path Forwarding Options

• Keep paths: maintains original URL structure
• Remove paths: redirects all URLs to new address

Important Considerations

• Takes up to 72 hours for changes to take effect
• Requires Squarespace's default DNS records
• Cannot forward integrated domains
• Third-party domains need provider-specific setup
• SSL should remain enabled for security

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. Domain not forwarding:

   • Clear browser cache
   • Check URL format and typos
   • Verify DNS settings

2. Error messages:

   • "Unable to Connect": Disconnect from external hosting first
   • "Unable to save": Remove conflicting DNS records

3. DNS conflicts:

   • Remove conflicting A, AAAA, ALIAS, or CNAME records
   • Add new CNAME record if needed
   • Re-establish forwarding rules

Remember that domain forwarding is an advanced feature - consider simpler alternatives like domain linking or URL mappings if possible.

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