Point your Squarespace domain to another website with these step-by-step instructions:

Before Starting:

• Ensure your domain uses Squarespace nameservers
• Have the destination site's URL and IP address ready
• Note: You can't point built-in domains or point to specific pages

Pointing a Domain to Another Site:

1. Add CNAME Record (for URL):

• Go to Domains Dashboard → Select domain → DNS → DNS Settings
• Delete Squarespace Defaults records
• Under Custom Records, click Add Record
• Select CNAME as Type
• Host: www
• Data: Enter destination URL
• Click Save

2. Add A Record (for IP Address):

• Under Custom Records, click Add Record
• Select A as Type
• Host: @
• Data: Enter IP address
• Click Save

Pointing a Subdomain:

1. In DNS Settings of root domain:

• Add Custom Record
• Choose CNAME (for URL) or A (for IP)
• Host: Enter subdomain prefix (e.g., "blog")
• Data: Enter destination URL or IP
• Click Save

For Big Cartel, ClickFunnels, SiteGround, SmugMug, Systeme.io, or Zoho:

1. Add CNAME Record:

• Delete Squarespace Defaults
• Add CNAME record with host "www"
• Enter provider's URL in Data field

2. Add Forwarding Rule:

• Go to Website section
• Add rule with @ in "Forward from"
• Enter full URL in "Forward to"
• Configure SSL and path settings

Allow 24-72 hours for changes to take effect. Test using an incognito browser window.

Troubleshooting:

• If DNS Conflict Alert appears, remove subdomain from third-party domains
• Ensure name/organization fields have 4+ characters
• If pointing fails after 72 hours, reset nameservers and disable/re-enable DNSSEC

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