Domain Transfer CNAME Question

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  jclinch · Member · Aug 15, 2013 at 3:32 pm

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  Hi,

  I am writing because I am trying to switch my WordPress domain to my new suqarespace.com website and transfer simplyjessicamarie.com to point to my squarespace page.

  My friend went through a similar process and sent me images of what her DNS and CNAME looked like. In her zone file, the only CNAME she had was points to http://www.squarespace6.com. I entered that in mine under the www section, but I still have a lot of other information in my CNAME like calendar, email, fax, files, etc. Can I delete those or should I leave them?

  If I type simplyjessicamarie.com into the web browser, nothing pops up (it says the page is unavailable). I would love some assistance about how to most accurately make sure that my site will be pointed at my squarespace.com page. I know it can take up to 48 hours so I need to be patient, but I would like to launch my new site on Monday, so I would love to have this figured out soon!

  Thanks so much,
  Jessica

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  timethief · Member · Aug 15, 2013 at 7:40 pm

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  I’ll tag this thread for Staff assistance. Please subscribe to the thread so you are notified when they respond and please be patient while waiting.

  Read also so you know what’s involved https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/i-want-to-delete-my-domain-2?replies=8

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  kardotim · Member · Aug 16, 2013 at 8:53 am

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  Your domain redirects to Squarespace now. Make sure you follow these last steps http://help.squarespace.com/customer/portal/articles/794484-domain-mapping-with-1-1#claim-your-domain-on-your-squarespace-site to complete the domain mapping.

  CNAME like calendar, email, fax, files, etc. Can I delete those or should I leave them?

  If you don’t need them you can delete those.