Connect your Namecheap domain to Squarespace using either Nameserver Connect (recommended) or DNS Connect. Here's how:

Nameserver Connect Method:

1. Open Domains menu and click "Use External Domain"
2. Enter your domain name and click the arrow
3. Click "Connect Domain"
4. Select "Get Started"
5. In your Namecheap account:
   • Open Domain Dashboard
   • Go to Nameservers
   • Select "Custom DNS"
   • Add these nameservers:
     • connect1.squarespacedns.com
     • connect2.squarespacedns.com
6. Save changes and click "Finish" in Squarespace

DNS Connect Method:

1. Open Domains menu and click "Use External Domain"
2. Enter domain name and click arrow
3. Click "Connect Domain"
4. Select "No, Use DNS Entries"
5. Choose Namecheap from dropdown
6. Sign into Namecheap account
7. Click "Connect"
8. Click "Next" in the connection progress window

Wait Time and Verification:

• Connection takes 24-72 hours
• Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
• Green labels appear as connection establishes
• Final status shows as "Connected" in Domains menu

Troubleshooting:

If connection fails after 72 hours:

1. Reset nameservers to Namecheap defaults
2. Disconnect domain from Squarespace
3. Reconnect manually
4. Use DNS Records Checker Tool if ownership verification fails

Important Notes:

• Start with default Namecheap nameservers
• Use DNS Connect if you have custom DNS entries
• Contact Namecheap support for account-specific issues

The connection is complete when your domain shows as "Connected" in the Squarespace Domains menu.

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