I’m dealing with a challenging issue related to domain routing on my Squarespace site, and I’m hoping to get some advice or see if anyone has encountered something similar.
The Issue:
My custom domain, thegatheringchurch.ca, is connected to my Squarespace site, but when I access the site via this domain, I only see a “Site Under Construction” message. However, the site works perfectly when accessed through the default Squarespace URL (e.g., yourname.squarespace.com) or with other connected domains.
This started after trying to move the domain ownership to another squarespace account. This action failed, and the account wasn't moved.
Troubleshooting Steps Taken:
Domain Management: The domain “thegatheringchurch.ca” is registered and managed through Squarespace, so both the hosting and DNS management are handled within the same platform.
DNS Settings: I’ve verified that the DNS settings are correct, with the appropriate A records and CNAME pointing to Squarespace’s servers.
Site Setup: The site is set to “Public,” and the homepage is properly set up in the main navigation.
Disconnect and Reconnect: I’ve tried disconnecting and reconnecting the domain “thegatheringchurch.ca” multiple times, but the issue persists.
Alternate Domains: I tested other domains with the site, and they work without any issues, which suggests the problem is isolated to “thegatheringchurch.ca.” You can see the site at "https://www.meaningfulway.ca/"
Possible Cause:
Given the steps I’ve taken and the behavior observed, it seems there might be an internal routing issue with the domain “thegatheringchurch.ca” on Squarespace’s end. The domain appears to be correctly set up, but it doesn’t seem to route properly within Squarespace.
Request for Help:
I’m reaching out to see if anyone has experienced a similar issue or has any further troubleshooting steps I could try. At this point, I’m trying to determine if there’s anything more I can do on my end, or if this is an issue that Squarespace support needs to resolve.
Thank you in advance for your help!