How to Connect an OVHcloud Domain to Squarespace: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Connect an OVHcloud Domain to Squarespace: Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Thompson

March 17, 2025 at 08:07 AM

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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