Setting up DNS on Google Domains (now Squarespace Domains)
Step-by-step instructions for connecting your Google Domains / Squarespace Domains domain to WedSites.
If you registered your domain with Google Domains (now owned by Squarespace), follow these steps to add the DNS records needed to connect it to your WedSites wedding website.
Before you start
Make sure you've added your domain to WedSites first. Go to Settings > General and enter your custom domain, then save. Then come back here to set up your DNS records.
You'll need access to your account.
- If you registered before the migration: Log in to your Squarespace account (Google Domains transferred to Squarespace in 2023)
- Your domain management works the same way, just with a different interface
About the Google Domains transition: Google Domains was sold to Squarespace in 2023. If you had a Google Domains account, it's now managed through Squarespace, but the DNS setup process is similar.
DNS records you need to add
You'll be adding these two records:
Type | Host | Data | TTL |
A | @ | 37.16.10.26 | 1 hour |
CNAME | www | domains.wedsites.com | 1 hour |
Important: You only need the A record if you're using an apex domain (like yourwedding.com). You only need the CNAME if you're using a subdomain (like www.yourwedding.com). We recommend adding both so both versions of your domain work.
Step-by-step instructions
For Squarespace Domains (post-migration)
If your domain is now in Squarespace:
Step 1: Log in to Squarespace
Go to squarespace.com and sign in to your account.
Step 2: Access domain settings
Click Settings in the left sidebar
Click Domains
Click on the domain you want to connect
Click DNS Settings or Advanced Settings
Step 3: Check for existing A records
Look for any existing A records with @ or blank in the Host column.
If you see existing A records for @:
- You need to delete any A records that don't point to 37.16.10.26
- Having multiple A records causes your domain to only work sometimes
- Click the X or Delete button next to each conflicting record
Common conflicting records to look for:
- Squarespace website hosting A records
- Old Google Sites or Google Workspace A records
- Parking page A records
Step 4: Add the A record
Click Add Record or similar button
Select A from the record type
Fill in the fields:
Host: @ (or leave blank)
Data: 37.16.10.26
TTL: 3600 (1 hour) or leave default
Click Save or Add
Step 5: Add the CNAME record
Click Add Record again
Select CNAME from the record type
Fill in the fields:
Host: www (or your subdomain name if different)
Data: domains.wedsites.com
TTL: 3600 or leave default
Click Save or Add
Using a custom subdomain? If you're using something like wedding.yourwedding.com instead of www, replace "www" with "wedding" in the Host field.
For legacy Google Domains interface
If you still have access to the old Google Domains interface:
Step 1: Log in
Go to domains.google.com and sign in.
Step 2: Access DNS settings
Find your domain in the list
Click Manage or DNS
Click Custom records or Custom resource records
Step 3: Check for existing records
Look for any existing A records with @ in the Name/Host column.
If you see existing A records for @:
- Delete any A records that don't point to 37.16.10.26
- Click the trash/delete icon next to each conflicting record
Step 4: Add records
In the Custom records section, you'll see fields for adding records
For the A record:
Name: @ (or blank)
Type: A
TTL: 1 hour (or default)
Data: 37.16.10.26
Click Add or Save
For the CNAME record:
Name: www
Type: CNAME
TTL: 1 hour
Data: domains.wedsites.com
Click Add or Save
After adding the records
Wait for DNS propagation. DNS changes usually take effect within 15-30 minutes, but can take up to 24-48 hours.
SSL certificate is automatic. Once your domain connects, we'll automatically add an SSL certificate so your site works with https. This happens within a few hours of your domain connecting.
Test your domain. After waiting, try visiting your domain in a browser. You should see your wedding website!
Troubleshooting
Domain not working after 30 minutes?
- Double-check that you entered the DNS records exactly as shown above
- Make sure you deleted any conflicting A records for @
- Verify you entered your domain in WedSites under Settings > General
Still seeing Google Sites or old website?
- Make sure you deleted the old A records
- Wait a bit longer for DNS propagation
- Clear your browser cache or test in an incognito window
Getting errors about "Squarespace-connected website"?
- If you have a Squarespace website connected to this domain, disconnect it first
- Go to your Squarespace site settings and remove the domain connection
- Then add the WedSites DNS records
CNAME record not saving?
- Make sure you don't have a trailing dot after domains.wedsites.com
- Verify the Host is "www" and not "@"
- Check that there are no conflicting CNAME records with the same name
Need to verify DNS setup?
- Go to dnschecker.org
- Enter your domain and select "A" record type
- You should see 37.16.10.26 in the results worldwide
Google/Squarespace-specific notes
Synthetic records: Google Domains/Squarespace shows "synthetic records" that are auto-generated. Don't worry about these — they won't interfere with your custom A and CNAME records.
Email forwarding: If you're using Google Domains/Squarespace email forwarding, it will continue to work after adding these DNS records (it uses separate MX records).
DNSSEC: If DNSSEC is enabled on your domain, it should work fine with these records. If you have issues, try temporarily disabling DNSSEC, adding the records, waiting for them to propagate, then re-enabling.
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Need help?
If you're stuck or something isn't working, reach out to our support team and we'll help you get your domain connected!