How to Connect a Bluehost Domain to Squarespace: DNS Setup Guide

How to Connect a Bluehost Domain to Squarespace: DNS Setup Guide

By Marcus Thompson

March 14, 2025 at 07:20 PM

Start the DNS connection process by opening your Squarespace Domains panel and selecting "Use your domain." Enter your Bluehost domain name and choose Bluehost from the connection options.

Initial Setup in Squarespace

  1. Go to Domains panel
  2. Click "Use your domain"
  3. Enter your domain name
  4. Select "Bluehost" and click "Connect Domain"
  5. Keep the DNS settings panel open for reference

Configure Bluehost DNS Settings

Log into your Bluehost account and navigate to Advanced DNS Records:

  1. Access Domain settings
  2. Find Advanced Tools
  3. Click Manage next to Advanced DNS Records

Add Required DNS Records

First CNAME Record:

  • Host: [Unique verification code]
  • Type: CNAME
  • Points to: verify.squarespace.com

Second CNAME Record:

  • Host: www
  • Type: CNAME
  • Points to: ext-cust.squarespace.com

Four A Records:

  • Host: @
  • Type: A
  • Points to (add each):
    • 198.185.159.144
    • 198.185.159.145
    • 198.49.23.144
    • 198.49.23.145

Important Notes

  • Connection can take 24-72 hours
  • Maintain existing mail records
  • Check connection status in Squarespace DNS Settings
  • Use DNS checker tool for troubleshooting

Verification

Monitor your domain connection in the Squarespace Domains panel. A green "Connected" label will appear once the connection is successful.

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