Setting Up DNS Connect: How to Link Your Hover Domain with Squarespace

Setting Up DNS Connect: How to Link Your Hover Domain with Squarespace

By Michael Thompson

March 13, 2025 at 09:41 PM

DNS Connect helps connect your Hover domain to Squarespace while keeping it registered with Hover. Follow these steps for a successful connection:

Step 1: Connect in Squarespace

  1. Go to Domains panel
  2. Click "I already have a domain"
  3. Enter your domain name
  4. Click "Connect Domain"
  5. Select Hover from dropdown
  6. Click "Continue"
  7. Keep the DNS records panel open for reference

Step 2: Access Hover Account

  1. Log in to your Hover account
  2. Locate your domain under "Your Domains"
  3. Click the Squarespace logo in the Connect section

Squarespace DNS Logo

Squarespace DNS Logo

Step 3: Verify Domain

  1. Copy the unique verification code from Squarespace's DNS Settings (first line of Host column)
  2. Paste the code into Hover's Verify Value field
  3. Click "Connect" to automatically add required records

Squarespace Domain Connection Instructions

Squarespace Domain Connection Instructions

Step 4: Wait for Connection

  1. Allow 24-72 hours for the domain to connect
  2. Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
  3. Click "Refresh Records" to check status
  4. Look for green labels indicating successful connection
  5. Domain will show "Connected" label when complete

Troubleshooting

  • If errors persist after 72 hours, check Squarespace's troubleshooting guide
  • For Hover-specific issues, contact Hover support
  • Reference DNS records documentation for detailed connection requirements

Remember: Domain propagation can take up to 72 hours. During this time, you may experience temporary connection issues or error messages.

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