How to Remove Squarespace from Your URL

Removing Squarespace from your URL can greatly enhance your website’s professional appearance and help you establish a unique online presence. This blog post will guide you through the steps to replace your Squarespace domain with your custom domain.

Step 1: Log in to Squarespace

Start by logging into your Squarespace account. Enter your email address and password to access your dashboard.

Step 2: Access Domain Settings

Once logged in, click on the website button corresponding to the Squarespace site from which you want to remove Squarespace from the URL. Navigate to Settings, then select Domains and Email, and click on Domains.

Step 3: Add Your Domain

The goal here is to replace the default Squarespace domain with your own custom domain (e.g., yourwebsite.com). If you don’t already own a domain, you can purchase one directly from Squarespace for ease of setup. In this guide, we’ll assume you have an existing domain from another provider, such as Hostinger.

Select Use a domain I own, and enter your domain name. Click on the arrow to proceed without transferring the domain. Choose Connect Domain, then Continue.

Step 4: Update DNS Settings

Now, you need to configure the DNS settings with your domain registrar. In this case, let’s use Hostinger as an example. Log in to your Hostinger account and go to DNS Settings for your domain.

Delete any existing records, then add the new DNS records provided by Squarespace. Typically, these will include CNAME records with specific target values. Make sure to enter the required information accurately and click Add Record.

Step 5: Confirm and Wait

After updating the DNS settings, confirm the changes and refresh your DNS records. It may take some time for these changes to propagate and take effect. The DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to fully update, so be patient.

Step 6: Test Your Site

Once the DNS changes have propagated, your website should be accessible via your new custom domain without any Squarespace branding in the URL. To verify, visit your site from different devices and networks to ensure it’s working correctly.

Conclusion

Removing Squarespace from your URL is an essential step for personalizing your site and enhancing its professionalism. By following these steps, you can successfully transition to using your own custom domain. For more tips on Squarespace and to learn advanced customization techniques, check out my free online course at University.BensExperience.com.

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