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Point your Squarespace domain to another website by managing DNS settings. This allows visitors to see a different website while keeping your original domain URL in the browser's address bar.

Requirements:

• Domain must use Squarespace nameservers
• Cannot use integrated domains
• Changes may take 24-72 hours to take effect

To Point Your Domain:

1. Add a CNAME Record (for URLs):

• Go to Domains dashboard > DNS Settings
• Delete existing Squarespace Default Records
• Add Custom Record
• Select CNAME as Type
• Enter "www" in Host field
• Enter provider's URL in Data field

2. Add an A Record (for IP addresses):

• Go to DNS Settings
• Add Custom Record
• Select A as Type
• Enter "@" in Host field
• Enter provider's IP address in Data field

Pointing a Subdomain:

1. Access root domain's DNS Settings
2. Add Custom Record
3. Choose CNAME (for URLs) or A (for IP addresses)
4. Enter subdomain name in Host field
5. Enter destination URL or IP in Data field

Example for Subdomain CNAME:

Example for Subdomain A Record:

Special Cases:

For Big Cartel, ClickFunnels, SiteGround, SmugMug, Systeme.io, or Zoho:

1. Add CNAME record with www host
2. Add domain forwarding rule
3. Configure SSL and path forwarding options

Troubleshooting:

• DNS Conflict: Remove third-party domain connection before pointing
• Character Limit: Ensure name fields have 4+ characters
• Pointing Issues: Disable DNSSEC, reset to Squarespace nameservers, re-enable DNSSEC

Note: Cannot point to specific pages using "/" in URLs. Use redirect presets instead.

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