
How to Connect HostGator Domain to Squarespace: Step-by-Step Guide
To connect a HostGator domain to Squarespace, follow these steps:
Prerequisites:
- Must have a HostGator Shared Hosting plan (Hatchling, Baby, or Business)
- Domain must remain registered with HostGator
- Allow 24-72 hours for connection to complete
Step 1: Start Squarespace Connection
- Go to Domain Names panel
- Click "I already have a domain"
- Enter your domain name
- Click "Connect Domain"
- Select "Other" from dropdown
- Click "Continue"
- Keep DNS records panel open for reference
Step 2: Access HostGator DNS Settings
- Log in to HostGator portal
- Click "Hosting" in sidebar
- Click "cPanel" for your domain
- Under Tools > Domains, click "Zone Editor"
- Select "Manage" for your domain
- Click "Add Record"
Step 3: Add First CNAME Record
- Name: [unique code from Squarespace]
- Type: CNAME
- Data: verify.squarespace.com
Step 4: Add Second CNAME Record
- Name: www
- Type: CNAME
- Data: ext-cust.squarespace.com
Step 5: Add Four A Records Create records with @ as Name and these IP addresses:
- 198.185.159.144
- 198.185.159.145
- 198.49.23.144
- 198.49.23.145
Step 6: Wait for Connection
- Allow 24-72 hours for full connection
- Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
- Click "Refresh Records" to check status
- Look for green labels indicating successful connection
Troubleshooting:
- Use DNS check tool if you see "Unable to verify domain ownership"
- Contact HostGator support for account-specific issues
- Review DNS records if connection fails after 72 hours
Important:
- Don't delete mail/email records
- Modify existing records instead of creating duplicates
- Ensure all records match exactly as specified
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