How to Connect Your Strato Domain to Squarespace: Complete Setup Guide

How to Connect Your Strato Domain to Squarespace: Complete Setup Guide

By Michael Thompson

March 16, 2025 at 05:40 AM

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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