Domain forwarding in Squarespace lets you redirect visitors from one domain to another website or specific page. Here's how to set it up properly:

Types of Domain Redirects

• Root domain redirect (example.com to newsite.com)
• Subdomain redirect (blog.example.com)
• Specific page redirect (example.com/page)

Setting Up Domain Forwarding

1. Open Domains dashboard and select your domain
2. Click Website
3. Go to Domain Redirect Rules → Add Rule
4. Enter redirect details:
   • Forward From: Enter @ (root domain) or subdomain name
   • Forward To: Enter complete destination URL
   • Choose redirect type (301 permanent or 302 temporary)
   • Configure SSL and path settings

Path Forwarding Options

• Preserve paths: Maintains original URL structure
• Remove paths: Redirects all URLs to new root address

Important Considerations

• Updates can take up to 72 hours to propagate
• Only works with active domains registered through Squarespace
• Requires default Squarespace DNS settings
• Not available for built-in Squarespace domains

Troubleshooting

If redirects aren't working:

• Clear browser cache
• Check for URL typos
• Verify no DNS conflicts
• Ensure proper SSL configuration
• Remove conflicting DNS records

For domains using custom nameservers, add required CNAME and A records through your DNS provider before setting up forwarding.

To remove forwarding:

1. Access Domains dashboard
2. Select domain
3. Click Website
4. Find Domain Redirect section
5. Click trash icon next to Forwarding field

Remember to check that all paths are working correctly after setting up the redirect.

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