Jump to content

DNS Issues

Go to solution Solved by paul2009,

Recommended Posts

I am having a DNS issue with our website with our internal computers. We have an internal Active Directory Domain with integrated DNS. When I point www.ourdomain.com to ext-cust.squarespace.com with a CNAME record it is not finding the site for internal computers. This entry is in the internal DNS. It resolves externally, as the external DNS for queries outside the company is on Squarespace. All internal computers use the AD DNS with forwarding. I have used a split or dual DNS for internal /external queries for years with no issues. I am doing this with two other companies both with AD Domains with no issues. One is hosted with bluehosting and the other is on a internal IIS server that is natted with loopback. The latter use to be on Wix and it had a CNAME value similar to Squarespace and it worked fine. The bluehosting points directly to an IP A record. Squarespace is the only hosting provider that I cannot get this to work with. This is the first time I have tried this with Squarespace. The internal computers have to use the internal DNS due to the Active Directory domain. Is anyone using a similar setup and know a way to get this to work with Squarespace? Any help is appreciated.

Edited by skysguys
Link to comment
  • Replies 4
  • Views 968
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Top Posters In This Topic

Posted Images

I found out the cause, but I'm sure why this is happening on Squarespace. When I type in www.domain.com from anywhere including and external computer off premise, the web address is going to domain.com. The www is stripped from the URL. Tested with multiple browsers and OS versions. This is causing my internal on-premise DNS issue. Is this something done by Squarespace? If so, is there a way to correct this in the DNS control panel?

Edited by skysguys
Link to comment
  • Solution
1 hour ago, skysguys said:

I'm sure why this is happening on Squarespace. The www is stripped from the URL.

Go to Settings > Domains > [primary domain name] and check if the 'Use www prefix' setting is toggled to on.

image.thumb.png.b6be6d8af62b8df4ae1c4983e19ae9b8.png

 

Did this help? Please give feedback by clicking an icon below  ⬇️

Edited by paul2009

Me: I'm Paul, a SQSP user for >18 yrs & Circle Leader since 2017. I value honesty, transparency, diversity and good design ♥.
Work: Founder of SF.DIGITAL. We provide high quality original extensions to supercharge your Squarespace website. 
Content: Views and opinions are my own. Links in my posts may refer to my own SF.DIGITAL products or may be affiliate links.
Forum advice is completely free. You can thank me by selecting a feedback emoji. Buying a coffee is generous but optional.

Would you like your customers to be able to mark their favourite products in your Squarespace store?

Link to comment

×
×
  • Create New...

Squarespace Webinars

Free online sessions where you’ll learn the basics and refine your Squarespace skills.

Hire a Designer

Stand out online with the help of an experienced designer or developer.