Connecting a Squarespace domain to Google Sites requires adding DNS records and configuring domain settings. Follow these steps for a successful connection.

Prerequisites:

• A domain purchased from Squarespace
• A published Google Sites website
• Domain verification in Google Search Console

Step 1: Configure Google Sites

1. Log into Google Sites
2. Click your website
3. Open Settings > Custom domains
4. Click Set up
5. Enter your domain and click Next
6. Keep the records window open for reference

Note: Google Workspace users must connect their domain through the admin console.

Step 2: Configure Squarespace DNS Settings

Add CNAME Record:

1. Log into Squarespace
2. Open Domains dashboard > Select domain
3. Click DNS
4. Delete Squarespace Default Settings
5. Under Custom Records, click Add
6. Create CNAME record:
   • Type: CNAME
   • Host: www
   • Value: ghs.googlehosted.com
   • Priority: default
7. Save changes

Add Domain Redirect Rule:

1. Go to Domains dashboard > Select domain
2. Click Website
3. Under Domain redirect rules, click Add rule
4. Configure:
   • Subdomain: @
   • Website URL: www.yourdomain.com
   • Choose redirect type (301 or 302)
   • Enable SSL (recommended)
   • Set path preferences
5. Save changes

Step 3: Finalize 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 under Custom domains

Troubleshooting:

• Contact Squarespace for DNS setting errors
• Contact Google for Sites dashboard issues or access problems
• Ensure domain remains registered with Squarespace
• Verify proper domain ownership in Google Search Console

Note: Connection time varies but typically completes within 72 hours. Monitor progress through your Google Sites dashboard under Custom domains > Connected domains.

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