Quickly connect your OVHcloud domain to Squarespace by following these steps:

Before Starting:

• Review domain connection requirements
• Consider transferring instead of connecting if eligible
• Keep your Squarespace DNS Settings panel open for reference

Step 1: Start Connection in Squarespace

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 "Continue" in the popup message

Step 2: Access OVH Settings

1. Login to OVH website
2. Click "Web Cloud" in header
3. Select your domain from sidebar
4. Click "DNS Zone" then "Add Entry"

Step 3: Add First CNAME Record

1. Copy unique code from Squarespace DNS Settings
2. Create new CNAME record in OVH
3. Subdomain: www
4. Target: verify.squarespace.com.
5. Keep default TTL

Step 4: Add Second CNAME Record

1. Create another CNAME record
2. Subdomain: www
3. Target: ext-cust.squarespace.com.
4. Keep default TTL

Step 5: Add Four A Records Create records with these values:

• Target: 198.185.159.144.
• Target: 198.185.159.145.
• Target: 198.49.23.144.
• Target: 198.49.23.145.

Leave Subdomain blank and use default TTL for all records.

Important Record Management:

• Delete @ records if they don't match this guide
• Remove blank host records
• Preserve Mail/Email records to maintain email service

Step 6: Wait for Connection

• Allow 24-72 hours for full connection
• Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS Settings
• Green labels indicate successful connections
• Use DNS checker tool if issues persist

Troubleshooting:

• Initial errors are normal during the first 72 hours
• Use DNS Records Checker for verification
• Contact OVH support for account-specific issues

The connection is complete when your domain shows "Connected" status in the Domains panel.

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