
How to Forward a Squarespace Domain to Another Website or URL
Domain forwarding is a way to redirect visitors from one domain to another URL. This guide explains how to set up domain forwarding in Squarespace.
Before You Begin:
- Only active domains registered with Squarespace can use this feature
- Domain forwarding can take up to 72 hours to update
- Built-in Squarespace domains cannot be forwarded
Types of Domain Forwarding:
- Root domain forwarding
- Subdomain forwarding
- Specific page forwarding
How to Forward to a Non-Squarespace Site:
- Open domains dashboard
- Click the domain to edit
- Click Website
- Under Domain Forwarding Rules, click Add rule
- Enter @ in Forward from field
- Enter destination URL in Forward to field
- Choose redirect type (301 or 302)
- Keep SSL On (recommended)
- Select path forwarding option
- Click Save
How to Forward a Subdomain:
- Access domains dashboard
- Select domain to edit
- Click Website
- Click Add rule under Domain Forwarding Rules
- Enter subdomain name in Forward from field
- Enter full destination URL in Forward to field
- Configure redirect settings
- Click Save
Path Forwarding Options:
- Maintain paths: Keeps original URL structure
- Remove paths: Redirects all URLs to new address
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Clear browser cache if forwarding isn't working
- Check for URL typos
- Ensure no conflicting DNS records
- Verify proper SSL configuration

DNS domain forwarding configuration screen
To Remove Forwarding:
- Open domains dashboard
- Select domain
- Click Website
- Delete forwarding rule using trash can icon
For Custom Nameservers:
- Add required DNS records
- Configure CNAME and A records
- Remove existing conflicting records
- Follow standard forwarding steps
Note: DNS record changes may require contacting your nameserver provider for assistance.
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