1. Purchase a Custom Domain

• Choose a domain registrar (such as GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Squarespace).

• Search for and purchase the domain you want (e.g., yoursite.com).

• Follow the registrar's instructions to complete the purchase.

2. Connect the Custom Domain to Squarespace

• Log in to your Squarespace account.

• In the Home Menu, click on Settings, then click on Domains.

• Click on the "Use a Domain I Own" option.

• Follow the prompts to connect your domain to Squarespace. This usually involves updating your domain's DNS settings with the domain registrar.

• Squarespace provides detailed instructions for connecting various domain registrars. Follow the specific instructions for your registrar.

Once you've completed these steps and your custom domain is connected to your Squarespace site, visitors will access your site using the custom domain (e.g., yoursite.com) instead of the Squarespace subdomain. Remember that DNS changes can take some time to propagate, so it might take a few hours for your custom domain to start working properly.