DNS records contain information about your domain that connects users to your website or email address. They help enhance security and authenticate domain ownership. Here's how to manage DNS records effectively:

When to Edit DNS Records

You can edit DNS records on Squarespace if you:

• Have a Squarespace-managed domain
• Connected a third-party domain via Nameserver Connect

Common reasons for editing DNS records include:

• Redirecting your domain
• Setting up third-party email
• Fixing domain connection issues

Accessing DNS Settings

1. Open your domains panel
2. Click the domain name
3. Select DNS Settings

Available DNS Record Types

• A Records
• AAAA Records
• ALIAS Records
• CNAME Records
• DKIM and SPF Records
• DMARC Records
• MX Records
• SRV Records
• CAA Records
• DS and DNSKEY Records
• HTTPS Records
• PPM Records
• SSHFP Records
• TLSA Records
• NS Records
• TXT Records

Customizing TTL Values

Time To Live (TTL) controls how long records are cached:

• Default: 4 hours
• Can be customized in seconds
• Maximum value: 2147483648 seconds

Deleting DNS Records

1. Open domains panel
2. Click domain name
3. Navigate to DNS Settings
4. Scroll to Custom Records
5. Hover over record and click trash icon
6. Click Save

Note: DNS changes typically take 24-72 hours to propagate fully across the internet.

Important: If using DNS Connect, edit DNS settings through your external domain provider instead.

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