How to Connect Your Squarespace Domain to Your Site
TL;DR:
- Connecting keeps separate billing and permissions – moving domains gives you full integration
- Connection works immediately but can take up to 48 hours
- Your domain must be parked on the same Squarespace account first
- You can't connect directly to a specific page, but forwarding works instead
When you connect a Squarespace domain to a Squarespace site, the billing and permission settings for the domain stay separate. If you want your domain to have the same settings as your website, you'll need to move the domain rather than just connect it.
Steps to Connect Your Domain
Before you start, delete any existing A or CNAME records that point to other sites. These will cause connection problems.
- Go to your Squarespace account's domain section
- Select your domain, then click 'Website'
- Click 'Connect existing website' and choose your site
- Click 'Next', then 'Confirm'
Connecting a Squarespace Subdomain
Subdomains work the same way as third-party domains. You'll use DNS records to make the connection. Check Squarespace's guide on pointing domains for the full process.
Managing Domain Connections
To change or remove a connected domain:
To change connection:
- Open the domain dashboard and select your domain
- Click 'Website', then 'Change connection'
- Pick the new site and confirm
To disconnect:
- Select 'Park this domain' (this only works if the domain doesn't share billing info with the connected site)
- Confirm the disconnection
For full integration benefits like free domains or Google Workspace, move the domain instead of just connecting it.
FAQs
Can I connect a Squarespace domain to a specific page within another site?
No, but you can set up domain forwarding to send visitors to a specific page.
How long does it take for a domain to connect?
Usually happens straight away, but can take up to 48 hours.
What if my domain won't connect?
Check for existing A or CNAME records pointing to other sites and remove them.
Jargon Buster
Domain Connection: Linking a domain to a site so people can access it using that domain name
DNS Records: Settings that tell the internet where to send visitors when they type in your domain
Wrap-up
Connecting your Squarespace domain makes your site look more professional and easier to find. Whether you connect or move your domain depends on what level of integration you need. Get your DNS records sorted first and the rest should go smoothly.
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