Connect Name.com Domain to Squarespace in Six Steps

Connect Your Name.com Domain to Squarespace

TL;DR:

• Start in Squarespace's Domains panel and select "Use a domain I own"
• Choose Name.com from the dropdown to get your DNS settings
• Log into Name.com and use their Squarespace DNS template
• Add the verification key from Squarespace to prevent disconnection
• Wait up to 48 hours for the connection to go live

Connecting your Name.com domain to Squarespace takes six steps. The most important bit is getting the DNS records right and adding the verification key properly.

Step 1: Set Up in Squarespace

Head to your Squarespace Domains panel first:

1. Click "Use a domain I own"
2. Type your domain name and click the arrow
3. Choose "Connect domain" (sort out any existing connections if prompted)
4. Select Name.com from the dropdown and confirm

Keep this window open. You'll need the DNS information it shows you in the next steps.

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Step 2: Access Your Name.com Account

Now switch over to Name.com:

1. Log into your Name.com account
2. Go to "My Domains"
3. Find your domain and click "Manage DNS Records"

Step 3: Use the Squarespace DNS Template

Name.com makes this easier with a preset template:

1. Click "Show DNS Templates"
2. Select "Squarespace.com" from the dropdown
3. This loads all the DNS records you need automatically

Step 4: Add the Verification Key

This step stops your domain from disconnecting after 15 days:

1. Copy the verification code from Squarespace's DNS Settings (it's under the Host column)
2. Paste it into the Verification Key field in Name.com
3. Update your DNS records to save everything

Miss this step and your domain will disconnect automatically.

Step 5: Check Your DNS Records

Your Name.com account should now show:

• CNAME records for verification
• A records pointing to Squarespace's IP addresses

These should match what Squarespace is expecting.

Step 6: Wait for Connection

The connection takes 24-48 hours to go live. You can check progress in Squarespace's DNS Settings panel while you wait.

FAQs

How long does the domain connection take?
Usually 24-48 hours. Sometimes it's faster, but give it the full 48 hours before troubleshooting.

What happens if I don't add the verification key?
Your domain will disconnect after 15 days. Squarespace requires this key to confirm you own the domain.

What if it's still not working after 48 hours?
Use Squarespace's DNS record checker first. If that doesn't help, contact Squarespace support directly.

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DNS Records – Settings that tell the internet where to find your website when someone types your domain name

CNAME – A type of DNS record that links your domain to another domain name, used here for verification

DNS Template – Pre-made DNS settings that Name.com provides to make connecting to popular services easier

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Wrap-up

The Name.com to Squarespace connection is straightforward if you follow these six steps. The key things to get right are the DNS records and that verification key. If something goes wrong after setup, Squarespace's DNS checker usually spots the problem quickly.

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