Manually connecting your 1&1 IONOS domain to Squarespace requires careful attention to DNS settings. Here's a streamlined process to ensure a successful connection:

Prerequisites:

• Access to your 1&1 IONOS account
• Access to your Squarespace account
• Domain ownership

Step 1: Initiate Squarespace Connection

1. Open the Domains panel
2. Click "Use my own domain"
3. Enter your domain name
4. Select "Other" from the dropdown
5. Click "Connect domain" and "Continue"
6. Keep the DNS settings panel open for reference

Step 2: Access IONOS DNS Settings

1. Log in to your 1&1 IONOS account
2. Locate your domain
3. Click "Actions" then "DNS"

Step 3: Clean Existing Records

1. Set filter to "Show all records"
2. Remove all existing AAAA and A records
3. Confirm removal

Step 4: Add First CNAME Record

1. Click "Add record" and select "CNAME"
2. Host Name: [unique verification code from Squarespace]
3. Points to: verify.squarespace.com
4. TTL: 1 hour

Step 5: Add Second CNAME Record

1. Click "Add record" and select "CNAME"
2. Host Name: www
3. Points to: ext-cust.squarespace.com
4. TTL: 1 hour

Step 6: Add A Records Add four A records with the following IPs:

1. 198.185.159.144
2. 198.185.159.145
3. 198.49.23.144
4. 198.49.23.145

For each A record:

• Host Name: @
• TTL: 1 hour

Step 7: Verification

1. Wait 24-72 hours for propagation
2. Check connection status in Squarespace's DNS Settings
3. Look for green "Connected" label

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Use DNS checker tool if "Cannot verify domain ownership" appears
• Ensure no conflicting records exist
• Keep mail records intact to maintain email services
• Contact IONOS support if issues persist after 72 hours

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