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Verify your domain for Squarespace email campaigns to improve deliverability. Use automatic verification for Squarespace-registered domains or manually add CNAME and TXT records for third-party domains. The process may take up to 48 hours, and support is available from your domain provider if issues arise.
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Set Up Email Verification for Third-Party Domains on Squarespace
Excerpt: Ensure your custom email campaigns reach inboxes by verifying your domain.
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TL;DR: Key Points
- Verify your domain to improve email deliverability
- Automatic domain verification is available if your domain is registered with Squarespace
- For third-party domains, manually add verification records to DNS settings
- The verification process may take up to 48 hours to complete
- Understanding DNS records like CNAME and TXT is essential
- Contact your domain provider for help if issues persist
Why Verify Your Domain?
Verifying the domain linked to your custom email (e.g., contact@sampledomain.com) stops your email campaigns from landing in spam folders. If you registered your domain directly through Squarespace, it's automatically verified. But for domains purchased from third-party providers, you'll need to verify manually.
Automatic vs. Manual Verification
Automatic Verification:
Transfer your domain to Squarespace and it gets verified automatically for email campaigns.
Manual Verification:
For domains not registered with Squarespace, you need to manually add specific DNS records. This proves to email servers that Squarespace is allowed to send emails on behalf of your domain.
How to Access DNS Settings
Where you access DNS settings depends on how your domain connects to your Squarespace site:
- Nameserver Connection: Manage DNS records via the DNS Settings panel in Squarespace
- DNS Record Connection: Manage DNS records through your third-party domain provider's account
Pixelhaze Tip: To find out your domain's connection type, check the DNS records access section under third-party domains in your Squarespace account.
Verification Records Setup
Step 1: Locating Your Verification Records
Go to Email Campaign settings in Squarespace and click 'Authenticate' under Sender Details. You'll see two types of records:
- CNAME
- TXT
Previously, an SPF record was also required, but it's no longer necessary due to updated security measures.
Step 2: Adding the Records
How you add these records depends on your DNS management connection:
For Nameserver Connection:
- Open the Domains panel
- Select your domain under "Domains managed by third-party"
- Edit the DNS Settings and add new CNAME and TXT records based on the information provided by Squarespace
For DNS Record Connection:
- Log into your third-party domain account
- Find DNS settings (also called Zone File Settings or DNS Manager)
- Add the new CNAME and TXT records exactly as displayed in Squarespace
Pixelhaze Tip: Always save changes after adding new records to make sure they're applied.
FAQs
How long does it take for the verification records to fully resolve?
Verification records can take up to 48 hours to resolve across all networks.
Do I need to add an SPF record to my DNS settings for domain verification in Squarespace Email Campaigns?
No, Squarespace has updated its security features, so an SPF record isn't necessary for domain verification.
What should I do if my domain still shows as unauthenticated after adding the verification records?
Contact your domain provider for support if your domain remains unauthenticated despite correct record setup.
Jargon Buster
- CNAME (Canonical Name): This DNS record makes one domain an alias of another. The 'alias' domain points to the 'canonical' (or real) domain where the resources are hosted
- TXT Record (Text Record): This DNS record provides additional information to any external source querying your domain, often used for verification purposes
- Host: The address that the DNS record points to (think of it as a "redirect" address in your virtual space)
- Data: The specific output or value that a DNS record will return when queried (similar to what information a signpost displays)
Wrap-up
Successfully verifying your domain for Squarespace email campaigns improves your email delivery and reduces the risk of your emails being marked as spam. Handling DNS settings can be complex, and understanding the terminology is essential. Don't hesitate to contact your domain provider's support team if you encounter any issues during setup.