How to Connect Name.com Domain to Squarespace: DNS Setup Guide

How to Connect Name.com Domain to Squarespace: DNS Setup Guide

By Michael Thompson

March 14, 2025 at 04:51 AM

Connect your Name.com domain to Squarespace in 6 simple steps:

  1. Start the connection in Squarespace:
  • Open the Domains panel
  • Click "Use a domain you own"
  • Enter your domain name and click the arrow
  • Click "Connect domain"
  • Select Name.com from the dropdown
  • Click "Connect domain" and "Continue"
  1. Access Name.com DNS settings:
  • Log in to your Name.com account
  • Go to "My domains"
  • Select your domain
  • Click "Manage DNS records"
  1. Add Squarespace DNS template:
  • Click "Show DNS templates"
  • Select "Squarespace.com" from the Predefined DNS templates dropdown
  • The required records will automatically load
  1. Add verification key:
  • Copy the unique verification code from your Squarespace DNS Settings
  • Paste it into the Name.com Verification key field
  • Click "Update DNS records"

Squarespace DNS settings page

Squarespace DNS settings page

  1. Verify DNS records: Your domain should have these 6 records:
  • 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
  1. Wait for connection:
  • Allow 24-72 hours for full connection
  • Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
  • Check for "Connected" label in Domains panel

Troubleshooting:

  • Use the DNS checker tool if you see "Domain ownership cannot be verified"
  • Contact Name.com support for account-specific issues
  • Wait full 72 hours before troubleshooting

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