
How to Connect Your Strato Domain to Squarespace: Complete Setup Guide
Any domain purchased from Strato can be connected to Squarespace using DNS Connect. Follow these steps to establish the connection:
Step 1: Start Connection in Squarespace
- Navigate to Domains panel
- Click "I already have a domain"
- Enter your domain name and click the arrow
- Click "Connect Domain"
- Select "Other" from dropdown
- Click "Connect Domain" again and "Continue"
Step 2: Access Strato Settings
- Log in to www.strato.de
- Locate your domain and click "Manage Domain"
- Navigate to "DNS" then "Domain Management"
Step 3: Add First CNAME Record
- Type: CNAME
- Prefix: [Copy unique code from Squarespace DNS Settings]
- Value: verify.squarespace.com
- SPF Rule: No
- Click "Apply settings"
Step 4: Add Second CNAME Record
- Type: CNAME
- Prefix: www
- Value: ext-cust.squarespace.com
- SPF Rule: No
- Click "Apply settings"
Step 5: Add A Record
- Click "A Record" then "Manage"
- Select "Personal IP address"
- Enter: 198.185.159.144
- Click "Apply settings"
Note: Remove any existing A records except email/mail records.
Step 6: Wait for Connection
- Allow 24-72 hours for full connection
- Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
- Green labels will appear as connection establishes
- Domain status will show "Connected" when complete
Troubleshooting:
- Use DNS Record Checker if "Unable to verify domain ownership" appears
- Contact Strato support for account-specific issues
- Wait full 72 hours before troubleshooting connection issues
Important A Record Values:
- 198.185.159.144
- 198.185.159.145
- 198.49.23.144
- 198.49.23.145
For proper connection, Strato domains only require the first IP address (198.185.159.144) in the A record.
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