Guide: How to Connect Enom Domain to Squarespace Site

Guide: How to Connect Enom Domain to Squarespace Site

By Michael Thompson

March 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM

Connect your Enom domain to Squarespace by following these steps:

  1. Start the Connection in Squarespace:
  • Go to Domains panel
  • Click "Use a domain you own"
  • Enter your domain name and click the arrow
  • Select Enom from the dropdown menu
  • Click "Connect domain" and "Continue"
  • Keep the DNS settings panel open for reference
  1. Access Enom Settings:
  • Log in to www.enom.com
  • Click "Registered" in the Domains section

Registered blue globe icon

Registered blue globe icon

  • Click "Host Records"

DNS settings in Squarespace

DNS settings in Squarespace

  1. Add First CNAME Record:
  • Set Record Type to "CNAME (Alias)"
  • Copy unique code from Squarespace to Host Name field
  • Enter "verify.squarespace.com" in Address field

DNS settings table in Squarespace

DNS settings table in Squarespace

Squarespace DNS settings

Squarespace DNS settings

  1. Add Second CNAME Record:
  • Host Name: "www"
  • Record Type: "CNAME (Alias)"
  • Address: "ext-cust.squarespace.com"

Comparative DNS settings table

Comparative DNS settings table

Domain settings in Squarespace

Domain settings in Squarespace

  1. Add Four A Records:
  • Host Name: @ (none)
  • Record Type: A (Address)
  • Enter these IP addresses:
    • 198.185.159.144
    • 198.185.159.145
    • 198.49.23.144
    • 198.49.23.145

Squarespace DNS settings

Squarespace DNS settings

DNS settings in Squarespace

DNS settings in Squarespace

Important Notes:

  • Don't delete Mail or Email host records
  • Connection takes 24-72 hours to complete
  • Check connection progress in Squarespace DNS settings
  • If you see "Cannot verify domain ownership," use the DNS Verification Tool
  • Contact Enom support for account-specific issues

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