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Can I Use Bluehost Domain on Squarespace?

Last updated on December 30, 2022 @ 9:39 pm

You’ve decided you want to start a website. Great! Where do you begin? If you’re a total beginner, we recommend using Squarespace. It’s an all-in-one platform that lets you create a beautiful website without having to learn coding. And it’s very affordable, starting at just $12/month.

One of the first things you need to do when setting up a website is choose a domain name. This is the address people will type into their browser to find your site (for example, www.example.com).

You can buy a domain name through Squarespace or through a third-party provider like Google Domains or Hover.

If you buy your domain through Squarespace, we automatically configure it for you. But if you bought your domain elsewhere, you need to add it to Squarespace. This process is called connecting or mapping your domain.

PRO TIP: If you are considering using Bluehost as your domain provider and Squarespace as your website builder, you should be aware of a few potential issues. First, Bluehost uses cPanel which is not compatible with Squarespace. This means that you will not be able to manage your domain and website in one place. Additionally, Bluehost’s DNS servers are not as reliable as Squarespace’s, which could result in your website being down more often.

Can I Use Bluehost Domain on Squarespace?

Bluehost is one of the largest hosting companies in the world, and they offer a free domain when you set up a hosting account with them. So if you’re planning on using Bluehost for your hosting, can you also use their free domain on Squarespace?

The answer is yes! You can absolutely use your Bluehost domain on Squarespace. In fact, it’s a pretty simple process. We’ll walk you through it step-by-step.

  1. First, log in to your Bluehost account and go to Domains > Domain Manager.
  2. Under the “Registered Domains” section, click on the domain you want to use with Squarespace.
  3. On the next page, scroll down to the “Nameservers” section and click on the “Edit” button.
  4. In the “Edit Nameservers” pop-up window, select “Custom Nameservers” and enter the following four nameservers:
    1. ns1.Squarespace.com
      ns2.Squarespace.com
      ns3.Squarespace.com
      ns4.Squarespace.com
  5. Click on the “Save Changes” button and wait for the changes to propagate (this can take up to 48 hours).
  6. Once the changes have propagated, log in to your Squarespace account and go to Settings > Domains > Connect Domain.
  7. Enter your domain name in the field provided and click on the “Connect Domain” button.

Conclusion:
So there you have it! You can absolutely use your Bluehost domain on Squarespace.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.