DNS Settings help you point your Squarespace domain to another website. When visitors enter your domain URL, they'll be redirected while seeing your original URL in their browser.

Before Starting:

• Ensure your domain uses Squarespace nameservers
• Integrated domains cannot be pointed
• Have your target website's URL and IP address ready

Pointing to an External Website:

1. Add a CNAME Record (for URLs):

• Go to Domains Dashboard > DNS Settings
• Delete Squarespace Default Records
• Add Custom Record:
  • Type: CNAME
  • Host: www
  • Data: Your provider's URL
  • Click Save

2. Add an A Record (for IP addresses):

• Create Custom Record:
  • Type: A
  • Host: @
  • Data: Provider's IP address
  • Click Save

Pointing a Subdomain:

1. Access root domain's DNS Settings
2. Add Custom Record:
   • Choose CNAME (for URLs) or A (for IP addresses)
   • Host: Enter subdomain name (e.g., "blog" for blog.yourdomain.com)
   • Data: Enter provider's URL or IP
   • Click Save

Troubleshooting:

• Allow 24-72 hours for changes to take effect
• Test in incognito browser window
• Ensure DNSSEC and nameserver settings are correct
• Verify subdomain conflicts are resolved
• Confirm text fields have minimum 4 characters

For specific services (Big Cartel, ClickFunnels, etc.):

1. Add CNAME record
2. Create domain forwarding rule
3. Configure SSL and path forwarding settings
4. Wait 24-72 hours for changes to propagate

Test by entering your domain in an incognito window - the target website should appear with your domain in the address bar.

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