Connect your Squarespace domain to Google Sites by following these simple steps:

Prerequisites:

• Verify your Squarespace domain with Google Search Console
• Maintain your Squarespace subscription to keep the domain connection active

Step 1: Configure Google Sites

1. Log in to Google Sites
2. Select your website
3. Click Settings > Custom domains
4. Click Start setup
5. Enter your domain name and click Next
6. Keep the setup window open for reference

Step 2: Configure Squarespace DNS Settings

1. Log in to Squarespace
2. Open Domain Dashboard
3. Select your domain
4. Click DNS
5. Delete Squarespace defaults
6. Add CNAME record:
   • Type: CNAME
   • Host: WWW
   • Data: ghs.googlehosted.com
   • Priority: Leave default
7. Add Domain Forwarding Rule:
   • Click Website
   • Add rule
   • Subdomain: @
   • URL: www.yourdomain.com
   • Select redirect type (301 or 302)
   • Keep SSL on
   • Choose path forwarding option
   • Save changes

Step 3: Complete Connection

1. Return to Google Sites
2. Click Done in the connection window
3. Wait 24-72 hours for changes to take effect
4. Verify connection in Google Sites dashboard

Troubleshooting:

• For DNS setting errors: Contact Squarespace support
• For Google Sites errors: Contact Google support
• For access issues: Check Google Sites privacy settings

Note: Google Workspace users must connect domains through the Admin Console following Google's documentation.

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