How to Connect Your Turbify Domain to Squarespace: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Connect Your Turbify Domain to Squarespace: Step-by-Step Guide

By Michael Thompson

March 13, 2025 at 06:39 AM

To connect a Turbify domain to Squarespace, follow these essential steps:

  1. Start the Connection in Squarespace
  • Open Domains panel
  • Click "Use a domain I own"
  • Enter your domain name
  • Select Turbify from dropdown
  • Click "Connect domain"
  • Keep the DNS Settings panel open
  1. Log into Turbify
  • Visit Turbify website
  • Access your domain account
  • Find your domain
  • Open Domain Control Panel
  1. Add First CNAME Record
  • Source: Copy unique code from Squarespace
  • Type: CNAME
  • Destination: verify.squarespace.com
  1. Add Second CNAME Record
  • Source: * (asterisk)
  • Type: CNAME
  • Destination: ext-cust.squarespace.com
  1. Add A Record
  • Source: @
  • Type: A
  • Destination: 198.185.159.144

Important Notes:

  • Connection takes 24-72 hours
  • Don't delete Mail/Email records
  • Keep existing hosting service until connection is complete

Verification:

  • Check Squarespace DNS settings
  • Look for green checkmarks
  • Domain will show "Connected" when ready

Troubleshooting:

  • If "Unable to verify domain ownership" appears after 72 hours:
    • Review DNS records
    • Use DNS record verification tool
    • Contact Turbify support if needed

Remember: Leave existing records intact unless they conflict with this guide. Email-related records should remain untouched to maintain email service functionality.

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