Connect your IONOS domain to Squarespace manually by following these steps:

Step 1: Start Squarespace Connection

1. Go to Domains panel
2. Click "I already have a domain"
3. Enter your domain name
4. Click "Connect Domain"
5. Select "Other" from dropdown
6. Click "Connect Domain" and "Continue"
7. Keep the DNS settings panel open for reference

Step 2: Access IONOS Account

1. Log in to your IONOS account
2. Locate your domain
3. Click "Actions" then "DNS"

Step 3: Remove Existing Records

Delete all existing AAAA and A records from your IONOS DNS settings to prevent conflicts.

Step 4: Add First CNAME Record

1. Click "Add Record" > "CNAME"
2. Host Name: [paste unique code from Squarespace]
3. Points to: verify.squarespace.com
4. TTL: 1 hour
5. Click Save

Step 5: Add Second CNAME Record

1. Click "Add Record" > "CNAME"
2. Host Name: www
3. Points to: ext-cust.squarespace.com
4. TTL: 1 hour
5. Click Save

Note: If you receive a CNAME record error, delete any existing www records and retry after an hour.

Step 6: Add A Records

Add four A records with these settings:

• Host Name: @
• TTL: 1 hour
• Points to (add one record for each):
  • 198.185.159.144
  • 198.185.159.145
  • 198.49.23.144
  • 198.49.23.145

Important: Disable the extra www record for each entry.

Step 7: Wait for Connection

• Allow 24-72 hours for full connection
• Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
• Check for green labels indicating successful connection

Troubleshooting:

• Use DNS verification tool if domain shows "Unable to verify domain ownership"
• Contact IONOS support for additional assistance
• Don't delete Mail/Email host records to preserve email functionality

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