Connect a 1&1 IONOS Domain to Squarespace Manually

Follow these steps to manually connect your IONOS domain to Squarespace when automatic connection fails:

Step 1: Start Connection in Squarespace

1. Go to Domains panel
2. Click "Use a domain I own"
3. Enter your domain name
4. Click "Connect domain"
5. Select "Other" from dropdown
6. Click "Continue"
7. Keep the DNS Settings panel open

Step 2: Access IONOS Account

1. Log into your IONOS account
2. Locate your domain
3. Click Actions > DNS

Step 3: Remove Existing Records

1. Set filter to "Display All Records"
2. Delete all existing AAAA and A records

Step 4: Add First CNAME Record

1. Click "Add record" > CNAME
2. Host Name: [paste unique code from Squarespace]
3. Points to: verify.squarespace.com
4. TTL: 1 hour
5. Save

Step 5: Add Second CNAME Record

1. Click "Add record" > CNAME
2. Host Name: www
3. Points to: ext-cust.squarespace.com
4. TTL: 1 hour
5. Save

Step 6: Add A Records Add four A records with these settings:

1. Host Name: @
2. Points to: [use each IP below]
   • 198.185.159.144
   • 198.185.159.145
   • 198.49.23.144
   • 198.49.23.145
3. TTL: 1 hour
4. Disable additional www record for each

Step 7: Wait for Connection

1. Allow 24-72 hours for full propagation
2. Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS Settings
3. Check for green labels indicating successful connection

Troubleshooting:

• Use DNS checker tool if "Can't verify domain ownership" appears
• Contact IONOS support for account-specific issues
• Don't delete Mail/Email host records to preserve email service

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