Connect a WordPress Domain to Squarespace with DNS Records

Follow these steps to connect your WordPress domain to Squarespace while keeping it with WordPress.

Step 1: Initiate 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 WordPress from dropdown
6. Click "Connect Domain" and "Continue"
7. Keep the DNS Settings panel open for reference

Step 2: Access WordPress DNS Settings

1. Log into WordPress
2. Navigate to My Site > Domains
3. Select your domain
4. Click "Change your name servers & DNS records"
5. Click "DNS Records"

Step 3: Add First CNAME Record

1. Copy the unique code from Squarespace's Host column
2. In WordPress:
   • Select CNAME as Type
   • Paste the unique code in first field
   • Enter verify.squarespace.com in Points To field
   • Click Add New DNS Record

Step 4: Add Second CNAME Record

1. In WordPress:
   • Select CNAME as Type
   • Enter www in first field
   • Enter ext-cust.squarespace.com in Points To field
   • Click Add New DNS Record

Step 5: Add Four A Records

Add these IP addresses one at a time:

• 198.185.159.144
• 198.185.159.145
• 198.49.23.144
• 198.49.23.145

For each:

1. Select A as Type
2. Leave first field empty
3. Enter IP address in Points To field
4. Click Add New DNS Record

Step 6: Wait for Connection

• Allow 24-72 hours for full connection
• Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
• Look for green labels in Current Data column
• Connected status will show in Domains panel

Troubleshooting

If "Unable to Verify Domain Ownership" appears:

1. Use DNS Checker tool in DNS Settings panel
2. Verify A and CNAME records
3. Make corrections as needed

For WordPress-specific help, contact WordPress support or consult their documentation.

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