Domain redirection in Squarespace enables visitors to be automatically sent to another website or page. Here's how to set it up properly:

Types of Domain Redirection

• Root domain redirection (example.com to newsite.com)
• Subdomain redirection (blog.example.com)
• Specific page redirection (example.com/blog)

Setting Up Domain Redirection

1. Access Domain Settings

• Open Domains dashboard
• Select target domain
• Click Website
• Scroll to "Domain redirection rules"
• Click "Add a rule"

2. Configure Redirection

• Redirect from: Enter @ (root domain) or subdomain name
• Redirect to: Enter full destination URL
• Choose redirect type (301 Permanent or 302 Temporary)
• Select SSL settings (recommended: enabled)
• Choose path redirection option (keep or remove paths)

Path Redirection Options

• Keep paths: Maintains original URL structure
• Remove paths: All URLs redirect to new root domain
• Best for matching URL structures between sites

Important Considerations

• Updates can take up to 72 hours
• Clear browser cache to see changes
• Ensure correct URL format without http:// or https://
• Cannot modify DNS records during active redirection
• WWW version automatically redirects with root domain

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

• Browser caching delays
• URL typos or format errors
• Conflicting DNS records
• Connection failures with non-Squarespace sites

Fix DNS Conflicts:

1. Remove conflicting records
2. Add new CNAME record
3. Redirect root domain
4. Save changes

Best Practices

• Verify URL structure compatibility
• Use SSL encryption
• Double-check all URLs before saving
• Test in private browsing mode
• Keep original domain active during transition

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