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How to Authenticate Your Domain on Squarespace: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Last Update 2 năm trước

If you're using Squarespace to host your domain and need to authenticate it for email marketing, improve email deliverability, or secure your domain, follow these easy steps to set up SPF, DKIM, and other DNS records provided by your email service (e.g., Seamailer,)
Step 1: Log in to Your Squarespace Account
  1. Go to Squarespace's website and sign in with your account credentials.
  2. From your dashboard, click on the domain name you want to authenticate.
Step 2: Access the DNS Settings
  1. In your domain settings, find and click on DNS Settings.
  2. If your domain is hosted externally (not managed by Squarespace), you'll need to log in to the provider managing your DNS settings and make the changes there.

Step 3: Gather DNS Record Details

Your email service provider (e.g., Seamailer, Google Workspace, etc.) will provide you with specific DNS records, such as:

  • SPF Record (TXT Record): Authorizes email servers to send emails on behalf of your domain.
  • DKIM Record (TXT Record or CNAME Record): Verifies that emails sent from your domain have not been altered.
  • TXT or CNAME Record: Used to verify domain ownership.

Step 4: Add the DNS Records in Squarespace

1. Add a TXT Record:

  • Click Add Record in the DNS settings section.
  • Choose TXT Record.
   Fill in the details:
  • Host: Use @ for the root domain, or the specific subdomain provided (e.g., _acme-challenge).
  • Value: Paste the long string provided by your email provider.
  • TTL: Leave as the default or set as specified by the provider.


2. Add a DKIM Record:

  • Click Add Record and choose either TXT Record or CNAME Record, depending on the provider’s instructions.

  Fill in the details:

  • Host: Typically something like default._domainkey.
  • Value: Paste the DKIM key string provided by the email service.
  • TTL: Leave as the default.


3. Add an SPF Record:

  • Add another TXT Record.
   Fill in the details:
  • Host: Use @ for the root domain unless specified otherwise.
  • Value: Something like v=spf1 include:your-email-provider.com ~all.
  • TTL: Leave as the default or as directed.


4. Optional: Add a DMARC Record:

  • DMARC records help prevent email spoofing and phishing.

   Add a TXT Record with:

  • Host: _dmarc.
  • Value: v=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:[email protected].
  • TTL: Default or as directed

Step 5: Save Changes

Once you’ve entered all the DNS records, click Save to update your settings.
Step 6: Verify Your Domain Authentication
  1. Return to your email provider’s dashboard.
  2. Start the verification process, which checks if the DNS records are correctly set up.
  3. Note: DNS changes may take up to 24-48 hours to propagate globally.

Step 7: Test Your Authentication

  • Send a test email to verify that SPF, DKIM, and other settings are functioning correctly.\
  • Use tools like MXToolbox to confirm the DNS records.
Why Authenticate Your Domain?
  1. Boost Email Deliverability: Prevent your emails from landing in spam folders.
  2. Improve Security: Protect your domain from spoofing or unauthorized email sending.
  3. Build Credibility: Establish trust with your recipients.


By following these steps, you’ll successfully authenticate your domain on Squarespace, ensuring your emails are secure and delivered effectively. For additional support, Seamailer’s support team can assist further.

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