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

1. Navigate to Domains panel
2. Click "I already have a domain"
3. Enter your domain name and click the arrow
4. Click "Connect Domain"
5. Select "Other" from dropdown
6. Click "Connect Domain" again and "Continue"

Step 2: Access Strato Settings

1. Log in to www.strato.de
2. Locate your domain and click "Manage Domain"
3. 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

1. Click "A Record" then "Manage"
2. Select "Personal IP address"
3. Enter: 198.185.159.144
4. 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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