To disconnect a third-party domain from your site, follow these two main steps:

Step 1: Unlink the Domain

1. Log into your Squarespace site
2. Open the Domains panel
3. Select the third-party domain
4. Scroll down and click "Disconnect domain"
5. Confirm by clicking "Disconnect" in the popup

Step 2: Edit DNS Records

1. Log into your domain provider account
2. Remove all Squarespace DNS records
3. Contact your domain provider for specific DNS editing instructions

Important Notes:

• Choose a new primary domain before unlinking your current primary domain
• Domain unlinking doesn't cancel Google Workspace accounts
• GoDaddy domains require manual disconnection after unlinking
• Expired sites automatically unlink external domains
• The domain will show error messages until DNS records are updated
• DNS record changes may take 24-48 hours to propagate

Before Unlinking:

• Verify which site the domain is connected to in your Domains tab
• For domain transfers out of Squarespace, follow the transfer process instead
• Back up any important content or settings

Your domain will continue pointing to Squarespace until DNS records are properly updated, but visitors will see error messages instead of your site.

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