How Do I Find My IP Address on Squarespace?

Squarespace is a popular website building and hosting platform that allows users to create professional websites with ease. However, it's essential to note that when you're looking for your IP address in the context of Squarespace, there could be two different IP addresses you might be interested in:

1. Your local network's public IP address – the IP address assigned to your network by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
2. Your Squarespace website's IP address – the IP address that maps to your Squarespace-hosted website for DNS configuration.

Finding Your Local Network's Public IP Address

If you need to find the public IP address of your local network, you can do this regardless of your website platform. Here are some steps:

1. Using a Web Service:
2. Open your web browser and visit any IP-checking website, such as whatismyip.com or ipchicken.com.

3. These websites will display the public IP address of your network at the top of the page.

4. Using Command Prompt or Terminal:

5. Windows:
   • Open the Command Prompt by searching for “cmd” in the Start menu.
   • Type nslookup myip.opendns.com resolver1.opendns.com and press Enter.
   • Your public IP address will be displayed.
6. Mac/Linux:
   • Open Terminal.
   • Type curl ifconfig.me and press Enter.
   • The output will show your public IP address.

Finding Your Squarespace Website's IP Address

To find the IP address used by your Squarespace-hosted website, you will follow these steps:

1. Login to your Squarespace Account:
2. Open your browser and go to the Squarespace website.

3. Log in to your account with your credentials.

4. Accessing DNS Settings:

5. Once logged in, go to the Home Menu and select Settings.

6. Navigate to Domains. Here you will see a list of domains associated with your Squarespace account.

7. Finding the IP Address:

8. Select the domain for which you need to find the IP address.
9. Look for a section such as "DNS Settings" or "Advanced Settings."
10. Most commonly for Squarespace, the A records that point to Squarespace servers will be listed. Common Squarespace IP addresses you might see include:
    • 198.185.159.144
    • 198.185.159.145
    • 198.49.23.144
    • 198.49.23.145

Practical Considerations and Limitations

• Dynamic Public IP Address: If you are checking your local network's public IP address, be aware that ISPs often assign dynamic IP addresses, which can change periodically.
• Propagation Time: If you recently updated your DNS settings, there might be a propagation time before these changes are reflected globally; this might result in temporary issues accessing your site.

Summary

• To find your local network's public IP address, use IP-checking websites or terminal commands.
• To find your Squarespace website's IP address, log in to Squarespace, navigate to the Domains section in Settings, and check your DNS settings where the A records will list the IPs pointing to Squarespace servers.

Ensuring you know the correct IP addresses associated with your website and network is crucial for tasks such as DNS configuration and troubleshooting network issues. By following the steps provided, you should be able to locate the necessary IP addresses with ease.