Connect Your Enom Domain with Squarespace Step by Step

Connect Your Enom Domain to Squarespace

TL;DR:

• Start the domain connection from inside your Squarespace Domains panel
• Log into Enom to update your DNS settings with records from Squarespace
• Add two CNAME records and four A records to complete the connection
• DNS changes take 24-48 hours to work properly across the internet
• Check your connection status in Squarespace's DNS settings panel
• Use Squarespace's DNS checker if things aren't working after 48 hours

Step 1: Start the Connection in Squarespace

Head to your Squarespace Domains panel and get things rolling:

1. Click "Use a Domain I Own"
2. Type in your domain name and click the arrow
3. Choose "Connect Domain" and select Enom from the dropdown
4. Click "Continue" to get the DNS settings you'll need for Enom

If you see a message saying the domain is already connected to another Squarespace site, you'll need to disconnect it there first.

Step 2: Get Ready in Enom

Now switch over to your Enom account:

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1. Log into your Enom dashboard
2. Go to "Domains" then "Registered"
3. Find "Host Records" – this is where you'll add the DNS records from Squarespace

Step 3: Add Your First CNAME Record

This record helps Squarespace verify you own the domain:

1. In Squarespace's DNS Settings, copy the unique code from the Host column
2. In Enom, create a CNAME record using this code and point it to verify.squarespace.com

Step 4: Add Your Second CNAME Record

This one handles your www subdomain:

1. Back in Squarespace DNS Settings, find "www" in the Host column
2. Create a CNAME record in Enom with "www" pointing to ext-cust.squarespace.com
3. If you already have a www CNAME record, update it to use this new address

Step 5: Add the A Records

These four records connect your main domain to Squarespace's servers:

1. Look at the four A Records in your Squarespace DNS settings
2. Add each one in Enom exactly as shown
3. The IP addresses are: 198.185.159.144, 198.185.159.145, 198.49.23.144, and 198.49.23.145

Step 6: Wait and Check

Nearly there:

1. Save all your DNS changes in Enom
2. Give it up to 48 hours for the changes to work everywhere
3. Check your connection status in Squarespace's DNS Settings panel

Don't touch any existing MX records – these handle your email and you don't want to break that.

FAQs

What if my domain is already connected to another Squarespace site?
Find which Squarespace site is using the domain and disconnect it there first. You can't have one domain connected to multiple sites.

How long does it take for my Enom domain to connect?
Usually 24-48 hours. DNS changes need time to spread across the internet, so be patient.

What if it's still not working after 48 hours?
Use the DNS checker tool in your Squarespace settings. This will show you if any of your DNS records are set up incorrectly.

Jargon Buster

CNAME Record: A DNS record that creates an alias. It tells the internet that one domain name should point to another domain name.

A Record: A DNS record that points your domain directly to an IP address. This is how your domain finds Squarespace's servers.

MX Record: Mail exchange records that handle your email. They tell email where to go when someone sends mail to your domain.

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Wrap-up

Connecting your Enom domain to Squarespace is straightforward once you know the steps. Take your time with the DNS settings and double-check everything before saving. The connection should work within a couple of days. If you run into problems, Squarespace's DNS tools will help you spot what's gone wrong.

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