
How to Connect an OVHcloud Domain to Your Squarespace Website: Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these step-by-step instructions to connect your OVHcloud domain to Squarespace using DNS Connect.
Before Starting:
- Review Squarespace's third-party domain requirements
- Consider transferring your domain instead of connecting if eligible
Step 1: Initiate Connection in Squarespace
- Open Domains panel
- Click "Use a domain you own"
- Enter your domain name
- Click "Connect domain"
- Select "Other" from dropdown
- Click "Connect domain" again
- Click "Continue" in the popup message
Step 2: Access OVH DNS Settings
- Log in to OVH website
- Click "Web Cloud" in navigation
- Select your domain under Domains section
- Click "DNS Zone" then "Add an entry"
Step 3: Add First CNAME Record
- Copy unique verification code from Squarespace
- In OVH, create CNAME record:
- Subdomain: www
- Target: verify.squarespace.com.
- Keep default TTL
Step 4: Add Second CNAME Record
- Create another CNAME record:
- Subdomain: 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 Subdomain field empty
- Add period after IP address
- Keep default TTL
Important Notes:
- Don't remove existing mail/email records
- Keep @ records as specified
- Connection takes 24-72 hours to complete
- Monitor connection progress in Squarespace DNS Settings
Troubleshooting:
- Use DNS verification tool if you see "Cannot verify domain ownership"
- Contact OVH support for account-specific issues
- Wait full 72 hours before troubleshooting connection issues
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