Domain forwarding helps redirect visitors from one website to another. Here's how to set it up and manage it effectively:

Types of Domain Forwarding

You can forward your domain to:

• Root domains
• Subdomains
• Specific pages

Basic Domain Forwarding Steps

1. Access domain control panel
2. Click the domain to edit
3. Navigate to Domain Forwarding Rules
4. Click Add Rule
5. Enter Forward From (@) and Forward To (destination URL)
6. Choose redirect type (301 or 302)
7. Configure SSL and path forwarding options
8. Save changes

Path Forwarding Options

• Keep paths: Maintains original URL structure
• Remove paths: Redirects all URLs to new address

Forward to Non-Squarespace Site

1. Use default Squarespace DNS records
2. Enable SSL forwarding
3. Enter complete destination URL
4. Choose path forwarding option
5. Save settings

Forward Subdomains

1. Add forwarding rule for subdomain
2. Enter subdomain name (e.g., blog)
3. Specify full destination URL
4. Configure redirect settings
5. Save changes

Troubleshooting Tips

• Clear browser cache if forwarding doesn't work
• Check for URL typos
• Remove conflicting DNS records
• Wait up to 72 hours for changes to propagate

Important Notes

• Cannot forward integrated Squarespace domains
• Domain forwarding requires active domain registration
• Custom name servers need additional DNS configuration
• www version automatically forwards with root domain

For domains using custom name servers, add required DNS records (CNAME and A-records) before setting up forwarding. Contact your DNS provider for specific help with record configuration.

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