How to Set Up Office 365 Email with Your Squarespace Domain

How to Set Up Office 365 Email with Your Squarespace Domain

By Michael Thompson

December 10, 2024 at 08:18 AM

Office 365 allows you to create custom email addresses using your Squarespace domain. Here's how to set it up:

Prerequisites:

  • Active Office 365 account
  • Custom Squarespace domain
  • Domain not connected to Google Workspace or other email services

Setup Process:

  1. Add Verification TXT Record
  • Sign in to Microsoft 365
  • Get the verification TXT record from Microsoft
  • Add the TXT record to your Squarespace domain's DNS settings
  • Wait for verification to complete
  1. Configure DNS Records
  • Add required DNS records for your chosen Microsoft services:
    • MX records for email routing
    • CNAME records for Outlook/Exchange
    • TXT records for spam protection
  • Follow Microsoft's specific DNS requirements
  • Allow 24-48 hours for DNS changes to propagate

Important Notes:

  • Ensure your domain isn't linked to other email services
  • DNS changes may temporarily affect existing services
  • For email migration assistance, consult Microsoft's documentation
  • Contact Squarespace support for domain-specific questions

For domain management:

  • Access DNS settings through your Squarespace domains dashboard
  • Verify all records are correctly entered
  • Monitor email functionality after setup

These steps will connect your Squarespace domain with Office 365, enabling custom email addresses and Microsoft services. Keep your DNS records documentation for future reference.

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