How to Connect an Enom Domain to Squarespace: DNS Setup Guide

How to Connect an Enom Domain to Squarespace: DNS Setup Guide

By Michael Chen

March 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM

Log in to your Squarespace account and follow these steps to connect your Enom domain:

Connect Domain in Squarespace

  1. Go to Domains menu
  2. Click "Use a domain I own"
  3. Enter your domain name and click the arrow
  4. Click "Connect Domain"
  5. Select Enom from dropdown
  6. Click "Connect Domain" and "Next"
  7. Keep the DNS settings menu open for reference

Update Enom DNS Records

  1. Log in to www.enom.com

  2. Go to Domains > Registered > Host Records

  3. Add First CNAME Record:

    • Type: CNAME (Alias)
    • Host Name: [unique code from Squarespace]
    • Address: verify.squarespace.com
  4. Add Second CNAME Record:

    • Type: CNAME (Alias)
    • Host Name: www
    • Address: ext-cust.squarespace.com
  5. Add Four A Records:

    • Type: A (Address)
    • Host Name: @ (none)
    • Addresses:
      • 198.185.159.144
      • 198.185.159.145
      • 198.49.23.144
      • 198.49.23.145
  6. Click Save

Important Notes:

  • Don't delete Mail/Email host records
  • Connection takes 24-72 hours
  • Monitor progress in Squarespace DNS settings
  • Green labels indicate successful connection
  • Use DNS Records Check tool if verification fails

To verify connection:

  1. Return to Squarespace DNS settings
  2. Click "Update Records"
  3. Look for "Connected" status in Domains menu

Contact Enom support if you need additional assistance with domain settings.

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