To connect a WordPress domain to your Squarespace site, follow these step-by-step instructions:

Before You Start:

• Ensure your domain meets Squarespace's third-party domain requirements
• Keep both WordPress and Squarespace accounts open in separate tabs

Step 1: Configure Squarespace

1. Go to the Domains panel
2. Click "Use a Domain You Own"
3. Enter your domain name and click the arrow
4. Select "WordPress" from the dropdown
5. Click "Connect Domain" and "Continue"
6. Keep the DNS Settings panel open for reference

Step 2: Access WordPress DNS Settings

1. Log into WordPress
2. Navigate to My Site > Domains
3. Select your domain
4. Click "Change your Name Servers and DNS Records"
5. Select "DNS Records"

Step 3: Add First CNAME Record

1. Copy the unique code from Squarespace's DNS Settings
2. In WordPress, select CNAME as Type
3. Paste the unique code in the Host field
4. Enter verify.squarespace.com in Points To field
5. Click "Add New DNS Record"

Step 4: Add Second CNAME Record

1. Select CNAME as Type
2. Enter www in the Host field
3. Enter ext-cust.squarespace.com in Points To field
4. Click "Add New DNS Record"

Step 5: Add Four A Records Add the following IP addresses (leave Host field blank):

• 198.185.159.144
• 198.185.159.145
• 198.49.23.144
• 198.49.23.145

Step 6: Wait for Connection

• Allow 24-72 hours for full propagation
• Monitor progress in Squarespace's DNS settings
• Look for green tags and "Connected" label

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

1. Use the DNS verification tool in Settings
2. Check CNAME and A Records for accuracy
3. Verify all records match Squarespace requirements

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