To link a WordPress domain to your Squarespace site, follow these essential steps:

Step 1: Connect in Squarespace

1. Open the "Domains" panel
2. Click "Use My Domain"
3. Enter your domain name and click the arrow
4. Click "Link domain"
5. Select WordPress from the dropdown
6. Click "Link domain" again
7. Click "Continue" in the message

Step 2: Access WordPress DNS Settings

1. Log in to WordPress
2. Navigate to My Site > Updates > Domains
3. Select your domain
4. Click "Change Nameservers and DNS Records"
5. Click "DNS Records"

Step 3: Add First CNAME Record

1. In WordPress, select CNAME from Type dropdown
2. Copy the unique code from Squarespace's Host column
3. Paste the code in the first field
4. Enter verify.squarespace.com in "Alias for" field
5. Click "Add new DNS record"

Step 4: Add Second CNAME Record

1. Select CNAME from Type dropdown
2. Enter www in the first field
3. Enter ext-cust.squarespace.com in "Alias for" field
4. Click "Add new DNS record"

Step 5: Add Four A-Records Create separate A-Records for each IP address:

• 198.185.159.144
• 198.185.159.145
• 198.49.23.144
• 198.49.23.145

For each A-Record:

1. Select A from Type dropdown
2. Leave first field blank
3. Enter IP address in "Alias for" field
4. Click "Add new DNS record"

Step 6: Wait for Connection

• Allow 24-72 hours for changes to take effect
• Monitor progress in Squarespace's DNS Settings
• Look for green labels indicating successful connection

Troubleshooting:

• If "Unable to verify domain ownership" appears, check DNS records
• Use DNS checker tool in Squarespace to verify correct settings
• Contact WordPress support for account-specific issues

Remember: Domain linking can take up to 72 hours to complete. During this time, you may see temporary error messages when accessing your domain.

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