Custom Domain Verification for Email Marketing

Verifying your custom domain is crucial for preventing email campaigns from being marked as spam. A custom email uses your domain (e.g., [email protected]) instead of a generic address.

Domain Verification Methods:

• Automatic verification for Squarespace-registered domains
• Transfer third-party domain to Squarespace for automatic verification
• Manually add verification records to third-party DNS settings

Manual Verification Process:

1. Access DNS Settings:

• For nameserver-connected domains: Use DNS Settings panel
• For DNS-connected domains: Modify records through your provider

2. Add Required Records:

• First Record (CNAME):

  • Type: CNAME
  • Host: squarespace._domainkey
  • Data: squarespace-domainkey.squarespace-mail.com

• Second Record (TXT):

  • Type: TXT
  • Host: _dmarc
  • Data: [unique code provided]

Provider-Specific Instructions:

IONOS:

• Login to my.ionos.com/domains
• Select domain > DNS
• Click Add Record
• Enter CNAME and TXT records

GoDaddy:

• Access Domain Manager
• Navigate to Manage DNS
• Add both records under DNS Records

Google Domains:

• Login to domains.google
• Click DNS icon
• Add records under Custom Resource Records

Hover:

• Login to hover.com
• Select DNS
• Add both records

Namecheap:

• Access Domain List
• Select Manage > Advanced DNS
• Add both records

Important Notes:

• Record updates may take up to 72 hours
• Verification is complete when "Unauthenticated Domain" message disappears
• Contact your provider's support for specific guidance
• DMARC policy set to p=reject requires domain verification before use

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