Before you begin pointing your Squarespace domain to another website, ensure you're using Squarespace nameservers and understand the difference between pointing and redirecting. Built-in domains cannot be pointed.

To point a Squarespace domain to an external website:

1. Add a CNAME Record:

• Go to Domains dashboard > DNS Settings
• Delete default records
• Add Custom Record
• Select CNAME type
• Enter "www" in Host field
• Enter provider's URL in Data field
• Click Save

2. Add an A Record:

• Add another Custom Record
• Select A type
• Enter "@" in Host field
• Enter provider's IP address in Data field
• Click Save

To point a Squarespace subdomain:

• Access DNS Settings of root domain
• Add Custom Record (CNAME or A record)
• Enter subdomain in Host field
• Enter provider's URL or IP in Data field
• Allow 24-72 hours for changes

For specific providers (Big Cartel, ClickFunnels, etc.):

1. Add CNAME record with provider's URL
2. Add domain forwarding rule
3. Configure SSL and path forwarding settings

Troubleshooting tips:

• Resolve DNS conflicts by removing duplicate connections
• Ensure character limits are met in registration fields
• If pointing fails after 72 hours, check DNSSEC settings and nameservers

Remember: You cannot point to specific pages using this method. Instead, use forwarding presets for page-specific redirects.

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