How to Disconnect Your Third-Party Domain from Squarespace: Complete Guide

How to Disconnect Your Third-Party Domain from Squarespace: Complete Guide

By Michael Thompson

December 12, 2024 at 07:35 PM

Follow these straightforward steps to disconnect a third-party domain from your Squarespace site:

Before Disconnecting:

  • Set up a new primary domain if you're disconnecting your current primary domain
  • Note that disconnecting a domain won't cancel linked services like Google Workspace
  • For GoDaddy domains connected automatically, you'll need to disconnect manually after these steps

Step 1: Disconnect Domain

  1. Log in to your Squarespace site
  2. Open the Domains panel
  3. Select the third-party domain
  4. Scroll down and click "Disconnect domain"
  5. Click "Disconnect" to confirm

Step 2: Edit DNS Records

  1. Log in to your domain provider account
  2. Delete all Squarespace DNS records
  3. Contact your domain provider for specific DNS editing instructions

Important Notes:

  • Disconnecting doesn't automatically change DNS records
  • Your domain will continue pointing to Squarespace until DNS records are updated
  • Visitors will see an error message until DNS records are properly configured
  • When deleting an expired site, connected third-party domains disconnect automatically
  • GoDaddy domains need manual disconnection even after following these steps

Domain Provider Specific Instructions:

  • GoDaddy
  • Namecheap
  • Network Solutions

Contact your domain provider's support for detailed DNS record management assistance.

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