To connect your OVHcloud domain to Squarespace, follow these clear steps:

Step 1: Prepare Connection (Squarespace)

• Go to Domains panel
• Click "Use a domain I have"
• Enter your domain name
• Click "Link domain"
• Select "Other" from dropdown
• Click "Continue"
• Keep the DNS Settings panel open for reference

Step 2: Access OVH DNS Settings

• Log into OVH account
• Click "Web Cloud" in header
• Select your domain from Domains section
• Click "DNS zone" then "Add an entry"

Step 3: Add First CNAME Record

• Copy unique verification code from Squarespace
• Create CNAME record in OVH
• Subdomain: www
• Destination: 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 four separate A records with these values:

• 198.185.159.144
• 198.185.159.145
• 198.49.23.144
• 198.49.23.145

Leave Subdomain field blank for all A records.

Important: Don't delete:

• Host: @ (unless it conflicts)
• Host: Mail/email (preserves email services)

Step 6: Wait for Connection

• Allow 24-72 hours for changes to take effect
• Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS Settings
• Green labels indicate successful connection
• Use DNS checker tool if issues persist after 72 hours

Troubleshooting:

• Check DNS Settings panel for specific record issues
• Use DNS checker tool if domain ownership isn't confirmed
• Contact OVH support for account-specific problems

Note: Consider transferring your domain to Squarespace instead of connecting it if eligible. This provides easier management and automatic renewal handling.

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