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Learn to redirect your Squarespace domain to another site by adjusting DNS settings, including adding CNAME and A records, ensuring proper nameserver configuration, and allowing 24 to 48 hours for changes to propagate.
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How to Point Your Squarespace Domain to Another Site
Learn to redirect your domain from Squarespace to another website using DNS settings.
Tags: Squarespace, domain management, DNS settings, website development, domain pointing, DNS records
Quick Summary
- Point your Squarespace domain or subdomain to a different site using DNS settings
- Your domain must use Squarespace nameservers for this to work
- Add CNAME and A records to redirect your domain to a new URL or IP address
- Domain changes take 24 to 48 hours to work fully across the internet
- Common issues include DNS conflicts and incorrect nameserver settings
- Subdomains need specific DNS configuration
Before You Start
First, let's clear up some confusion. There's a difference between pointing and forwarding a domain. Pointing changes your DNS settings so your domain shows another site while keeping your domain name in the address bar. This guide covers domains that are managed directly through Squarespace.
Check Your Domain Setup
Make sure your domain uses Squarespace nameservers. If you're using custom nameservers, switch them to Squarespace's first. This is essential for pointing to work properly.
How to Point Your Domain
Step 1: Access Your DNS Settings
- Log into your Squarespace account and go to Settings > Domains
- Click on the domain you want to point
- Click Advanced Settings, then DNS Settings
- In the Squarespace Defaults section, delete the default records by clicking the red trash icon (you must remove these or the pointing won't work)
- Scroll down to Custom Records and click Add Record
Step 2: Point to Another Website
If you're pointing to another website's URL:
- Choose CNAME from the Type dropdown
- Enter 'www' in the Host field
- Enter the URL you're pointing to in the Data field (without http:// or https://)
- Click Save
Step 3: Point to an IP Address
If you have a specific IP address to point to:
- Select A from the Type dropdown
- Enter '@' in the Host field (this means the root domain)
- Enter the IP address in the Data field
- Click Save
Important: Check with your new hosting provider about what DNS records they need. Some require additional records beyond what's covered here.
Pointing a Subdomain
To point a subdomain (like shop.yoursite.com):
- Go to your main domain's DNS settings
- Add a CNAME or A record (depending on whether you're pointing to a URL or IP)
- Enter your subdomain name in the Host field (like 'shop')
- Enter the destination URL or IP in the Data field
- Save and test in a private browsing window
Common Questions
Can I point multiple domains at once?
No, you need to point each domain separately using these steps.
I'm getting a DNS Conflict Alert when pointing a subdomain. What now?
First, disconnect the third-party domain through your Domains panel. Then remove any conflicting DNS records from your main domain's settings.
My domain isn't pointing after 48 hours. Why?
This usually happens because of custom nameservers or DNSSEC settings. Check these are configured correctly, then try the pointing process again.
What These Terms Mean
DNS Settings Panel: Where you control how your domain connects to websites
CNAME Record: A DNS record that links one domain name to another domain name
Subdomain: A section of your main domain, like store.yourwebsite.com
IP Address: A unique number that identifies each device on the internet
Propagation: How long it takes for DNS changes to update across all internet servers
DNS Conflict: When DNS settings clash between different domains or subdomains
Final Thoughts
Pointing your Squarespace domain to another site means adjusting DNS settings carefully. The steps above will get you there, but remember that DNS changes aren't instant. Give it a couple of days to work properly across the internet. With some patience and careful attention to the details, your domain will start redirecting visitors to your new site.