Guide to Point a Squarespace Domain

A Squarespace domain can point to an external site while maintaining its original URL in the browser's address bar. This is useful when you need to connect your domain to another platform or create a subdomain for different brand purposes.

Prerequisites:

• Use Squarespace name servers
• Cannot use integrated domains
• Domain must be Squarespace-managed

Point to Non-Squarespace Site:

1. Add CNAME Record:

• Open Domains panel > Select domain
• Click DNS > DNS Settings
• Delete Squarespace Default Values
• Add Custom Record
• Select CNAME type
• Host: www
• Data: Provider's URL
• Save changes

2. Add A Record:

• Follow same path to DNS Settings
• Add Custom Record
• Select A type
• Host: @
• Data: Provider's IP address
• Save changes

Point a Subdomain:

1. Access main domain's DNS Settings
2. Add Custom Record
3. Choose CNAME (for URL) or A (for IP)
4. Enter subdomain in Host field
5. Add provider's URL/IP in Data field
6. Save changes

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

1. Add CNAME record with www host
2. Add URL redirect rule
3. Configure SSL and path settings

Troubleshooting:

• Allow 24-72 hours for changes
• Resolve DNS conflicts
• Ensure character limits are met
• Reset name servers if pointing fails
• Disable/enable DNSSEC if needed

Test all connections in an incognito window to verify proper functionality.

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