Desktop and mobile users can easily manage DNS settings for Squarespace-managed domains through the domain dashboard. These settings control how visitors reach your site and how email services work with your domain.

Access DNS Settings:

1. Open your domain dashboard
2. Click your domain name
3. Select DNS in the sidebar

Adding Preset DNS Records: Click "Add Preset" in the top right corner to select from these options:

• Google Workspace: For setting up Google Workspace email
• Zoho Mail: For configuring Zoho Mail services
• Google Workspace Authentication: To retry authentication
• Squarespace Defaults: To restore original domain settings

Managing Squarespace Defaults:

• Default DNS records connect your domain to your Squarespace site
• These are automatically added when registering or transferring domains
• Editing these records may disconnect your domain

To Restore Defaults:

1. Access domain dashboard
2. Select your domain
3. Click DNS
4. Choose "Add Preset" > "Squarespace Defaults"

To Remove Defaults:

1. Access domain dashboard
2. Select your domain
3. Click DNS
4. Click the trash icon next to Squarespace Defaults
5. Confirm deletion

Troubleshooting: If you see "DNS Record Conflict":

• Check for duplicate records
• Look for conflicting record types
• Refresh and try again
• Ensure you're not mixing email service records

Additional Management Options:

• Connect third-party domains
• Manage WHOIS privacy
• Edit name servers
• Configure DNSSEC
• Set primary domains
• Handle domain transfers

DNS records should only be modified when:

• Setting up third-party email services
• Fixing disconnected domains
• Adding custom functionality
• Implementing security measures

Custom records can be added through the Custom Records section for specific configurations not covered by presets.

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