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How to Create a CNAME Record for Squarespace Domains

Step-by-step guide to configuring CNAME DNS records in Squarespace to link custom domain names to WM Store.

Written by Weedmaps Onboarding

Creating a CNAME for Squarespace

Let's walk through the steps below:

  1. Using your admin account, log in to Squarespace.
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  2. Open Advanced DNS Settings for the domain.
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  3. Scroll down to Custom Records.
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  4. In the record field of a blank row, select CNAME from the dropdown.

Squarespace Admin - CNAME


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5. Fill in your WM Store Install configuration values, as shown below.
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6. Click ADD.

WM Store Admin - Custom domain


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7. Click Save.
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Squarespace Admin - Advanced settings


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8. Log in to your WM Store account, and navigate to the Install page.
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9. Verify that CNAME Status and SSL Status are active.

WM Store Admin - SSL status

NOTE: The SSL Status may take five to 30 minutes before it displays as active.


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Once CDN Status, CNAME Status, and SSL Status icons are green, your WM Store is available on your custom domain and ready for use!


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