To connect a Name.com domain to Squarespace, follow these steps:

Step 1: Start Connection in Squarespace

1. Open Domains menu
2. Click Use External Domain
3. Enter domain name and click arrow
4. Click Connect Domain
5. Select name.com from dropdown
6. Click Connect Domain and Continue
7. Keep the DNS settings window open for reference

Step 2: Access Name.com Account

1. Visit www.name.com and log in
2. Click your domain under My Domains
3. Click Manage DNS Records

Step 3: Add DNS Template

1. Click View DNS Templates
2. Select Squarespace.com from Preset DNS Templates dropdown
3. Allow template to load automatically

Step 4: Add Verification Record

1. Copy the unique verification code from Squarespace DNS settings
2. Paste code into Name.com's Verification Key field
3. Click Update DNS Records

Step 5: Verify DNS Entries Ensure these records are present:

• Verification code (CNAME) → verify.squarespace.com
• www (CNAME) → ext-cust.squarespace.com
• @ (A) → 198.185.159.144
• @ (A) → 198.185.159.145
• @ (A) → 198.49.23.144
• @ (A) → 198.49.23.145

Step 6: Wait for Connection

• Allow 24-72 hours for full connection
• Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
• Green labels will appear as connection establishes
• Domain will show as "Connected" when complete

Troubleshooting:

• Use DNS Records Check tool if domain shows "Domain ownership cannot be verified"
• Contact Name.com support for account-specific issues
• Wait full 72 hours before troubleshooting connection issues
• Check DNS entries match exactly as specified above

For persistent issues after 72 hours, verify DNS entries and consult Name.com support or Squarespace's Domain Connections Troubleshooting guide.

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