Connecting a Name.com domain to Squarespace is straightforward when following these precise steps:

Step 1: Initial Connection in Squarespace

• Open Domains menu
• Click Use External Domain
• Enter your domain name
• Click Connect Domain
• Select name.com from dropdown
• Click Connect Domain again
• Click Continue
• Keep the DNS settings window open

Step 2: Access Name.com Account

• Visit www.name.com and log in
• Select your domain under My Domains
• Click Manage DNS Records

Step 3: Add DNS Template

• Click View DNS Templates
• Select Squarespace.com from Preset DNS Templates dropdown
• Allow template to load automatically

Step 4: Add Verification Record

• Copy the unique verification code from Squarespace DNS settings
• Paste code into Name.com's Verification Key field
• Click Update DNS Records

Step 5: Verify DNS Records Ensure these records are present:

• Verification CNAME: [unique code] → verify.squarespace.com
• WWW CNAME → ext-cust.squarespace.com
• A Records (4 total):
  • 198.185.159.144
  • 198.185.159.145
  • 198.49.23.144
  • 198.49.23.145

Step 6: Wait for Propagation

• Allow 24-72 hours for full connection
• Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
• Check for green labels indicating successful connection
• Domain will show as "Connected" when complete

Troubleshooting If "Domain ownership cannot be verified" appears after 72 hours:

• Use the DNS Records Check Tool in Squarespace
• Verify all DNS records match exactly
• Contact Name.com support if needed

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