Connecting a GoDaddy domain to your Squarespace site

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Connecting a GoDaddy domain to your Squarespace site

Last updated September 09, 2026 17:16

Connect your GoDaddy domain to your site using Nameserver Connect or DNS Connect.

If you purchased a domain from GoDaddy and want to keep it registered with them, you can connect it to your site by following this guide. You may also find GoDaddy's guide helpful as you work on the connection.

Tip: If your domain is eligible, we recommend transferring it instead of connecting it. Learn more about the differences between transferring and connecting or get started with a transfer.

Before you begin

Connect your domain

There are two setup options available to connect a GoDaddy domain to Squarespace: Nameserver Connect and DNS Connect. Nameserver Connect isn't available for TLDs ending in .ca, .au, or .com.au. If you have one of these TLDs, add your domain using DNS Connect instead.

Tip: Before beginning the connection process, double-check your DNS settings on your domain provider's end. If you have custom DNS records attached to your domain, like email records or ad blockers, or you've enabled DNSSEC on your domain, opt out of Nameserver Connect and use DNS Connect instead. This ensures all your custom DNS records carry over along with your domain.

The sections below explain how to connect your domain using either Nameserver Connect or DNS Connect.

To connect your domain:

  1. Open the Domains panel.
  2. Click Use a domain I own.
  3. Enter the full domain name you’re connecting in the Enter domain field, then click the arrow.
  4. Click Connect domain.

Note: If you see a message that says “This domain is already connected to another Squarespace site,” check your other Squarespace sites to find where the domain is connected. After finding the site, disconnect the domain.

  1. In the “Let's Connect Your GoDaddy Domain” panel, select Get Started.
  2. In the “Sign in to GoDaddy” panel, follow the prompts to log into your GoDaddy account. Then click Next to open the “Update your Nameservers” panel.
  3. From your GoDaddy account, open your DNS Management settings.
  4. Scroll to Nameservers and click Change.
  5. Select Enter my own nameservers (advanced).
  6. Copy and paste the two Squarespace nameserver records below into the Nameserver fields in GoDaddy:
    • connect1.squarespacedns.com
    • connect2.squarespacedns.com
  7. Click Save.
  8. Select Yes, I consent to update Nameservers for the selected domains, and click Continue.
  9. Go back to the “Update Your Nameservers” panel on your site and click Finish.
  10. In the “Your domain connection is in progress” panel, click Done.

To connect your domain:

  1. Open the Domains panel.
  2. Click Use a domain I own.
  3. Enter the full domain name you’re connecting in the Enter domain field, then click the arrow.
  4. Click Connect domain.

Note: If you see a message that says “This domain is already connected to another Squarespace site,” check your other Squarespace sites to find where the domain is connected. After finding the site, disconnect the domain.

  1. In the “Let's Connect Your GoDaddy Domain” pop-up message, select No, use DNS records.
  2. Click Connect domain.
  3. Select GoDaddy from the drop-down menu, if it’s not already selected.
  4. In the “GoDaddy Sign In” panel, log into your GoDaddy account.
  5. Click Connect. This automatically adds the required DNS records to your domain.
  6. In the “Connection in progress” pop-up message on your site, click Continue.

Wait for the connection to complete

Now that you've entered the records, it can take 24 to 48 hours for the connection to start working properly. While you wait:

  • You can watch the connection's progress. Return to your Squarespace DNS Settings, click Refresh records, and the Current Data column will show green labels as your domain connects. When the domain is correctly linked, it will appear in the Domains panel with a Connected label.
  • You site may display a “This website is pending domain owner verification” message for up to 48 hours after connecting. This is normal and means that your domain is populating across the internet. If the message persists after 48 hours, contact us.
  • It’s normal to see errors in the Domains panel or when visiting your domain for up to 48 hours after completing the steps in this guide. If you see any error messages after 48 hours has passed, see our tips below, or visit Troubleshooting domain connections.

Troubleshooting

If you're receiving a GoDaddy error message within Squarespace, try the following steps:

Getting more help

For more help with settings in your GoDaddy account, contact their support team. For tips on troubleshooting with GoDaddy, visit Requesting third-party domain help. You can also review their documentation.

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