
How to Connect an OVHcloud Domain to Squarespace: Step-by-Step Guide
Plan to connect an OVHcloud domain to Squarespace using DNS Connect with these steps:
Step 1 - Start Squarespace Connection
- Open Domains panel
- Click "Use a domain I own"
- Enter your domain name and click arrow
- Select "Other" from the menu
- Click "Connect domain" and "Continue"
- Keep the DNS records panel open for reference
Step 2 - Access OVH DNS Settings
- Log into OVH account
- Click "Web Cloud" in header
- Select your domain under Domains section
- Go to "DNS zone" and click "Add an entry"
Step 3 - Add First CNAME Record
- Copy unique verification code from Squarespace DNS Settings
- Create CNAME record in OVH:
- Sub-domain: www
- Target: verify.squarespace.com.
- Host: [paste verification code]
- Keep default TTL
Step 4 - Add Second CNAME Record
- Create another CNAME record:
- Sub-domain: www
- Target: ext-cust.squarespace.com.
- Keep default TTL
Step 5 - Add Four A Records Create A records with these IP addresses:
- 198.185.159.144
- 198.185.159.145
- 198.49.23.144
- 198.49.23.145
For each A record:
- Leave Sub-domain blank
- Add period after IP address
- Keep default TTL
Step 6 - Wait for Connection
- Allow 24-72 hours for full connection
- Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS Settings
- Green labels will appear as records connect
- Domain will show "Connected" when complete
Troubleshooting
- Use DNS checker in DNS Settings panel if ownership can't be verified
- Check CNAME and A records match exactly
- Contact OVH support for account-specific issues
- Wait full 72 hours before troubleshooting errors
Important: Don't delete email/mail records to preserve email service functionality.
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