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

Connect your Enom domain to Squarespace effectively by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Configure Squarespace Settings

  1. Go to Domains panel
  2. Click "Use a domain you own"
  3. Enter your domain name
  4. Click "Connect domain"
  5. Select Enom from the dropdown
  6. Click "Connect domain" again and continue

Step 2: Access Enom DNS Settings

  1. Log in to www.enom.com
  2. Click "Registered" in Domains section

Registered blue globe icon

Registered blue globe icon

  1. Click "Host Records"

DNS settings in Squarespace

DNS settings in Squarespace

Step 3: Add First CNAME Record

  1. Copy unique code from Squarespace DNS Settings
  2. Select "CNAME (Alias)" as Record Type
  3. Paste unique code in Hostname field
  4. Enter "verify.squarespace.com" in Value field

DNS settings table in Squarespace

DNS settings table in Squarespace

Squarespace DNS settings

Squarespace DNS settings

Step 4: Add Second CNAME Record

  1. Create new line for www record
  2. Select "CNAME (Alias)" as Record Type
  3. Enter "www" in Hostname field
  4. Enter "ext-cust.squarespace.com" in Value field

Comparative DNS settings table

Comparative DNS settings table

Domain settings in Squarespace

Domain settings in Squarespace

Step 5: Add A Records Add four A Records with these IP addresses:

  • 198.185.159.144
  • 198.185.159.145
  • 198.49.23.144
  • 198.49.23.145

Squarespace DNS settings

Squarespace DNS settings

DNS settings in Squarespace

DNS settings in Squarespace

Important Notes:

  • Keep mail/email records to maintain email service
  • Connection takes 24-72 hours to complete
  • Use DNS verification tool to troubleshoot connection issues
  • Contact Enom support for account-specific help

Monitor connection progress in Squarespace's Domains panel. Once connected, your domain will show "Connected" status.

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