Linking Your GoDaddy Domain with Square: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you looking to integrate your GoDaddy domain with Square, the popular payment processing platform? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this detailed guide, I’ll walk you through the process step by step, ensuring a seamless connection between your domain and Square. Let’s dive in!

Understanding the Basics

Before we get started, it’s essential to understand the basics of both GoDaddy and Square. GoDaddy is a domain registrar and web hosting provider, while Square is a payment processing platform that allows businesses to accept credit card payments online and in-person.

By linking your GoDaddy domain with Square, you can create a professional online presence and easily process payments through your website. This integration is beneficial for businesses of all sizes, from small startups to established enterprises.

Step-by-Step Guide to Linking Your GoDaddy Domain with Square

Now that you understand the basics, let’s go through the process of linking your GoDaddy domain with Square. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth integration:

1. Log in to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the “My Products” section.

2. Locate your domain and click on the “Manage” button.

3. Under the “DNS” tab, click on “Manage DNS.” This will open the DNS management page.

4. Scroll down to the “A Records” section and click on “Add A Record.” This will allow you to add a new DNS record for your domain.

5. In the “Host” field, enter “www” (without quotes) to create a subdomain for your website.

6. In the “Points To” field, enter the IP address provided by Square. You can find this IP address in the Square Dashboard under “Settings” > “General” > “Domain Settings.” Make sure to copy the IP address exactly as it appears.

7. Set the “TTL” (Time to Live) to “Auto.” This will ensure that the DNS record is updated automatically.

8. Click “Save” to add the A record.

9. Return to the Square Dashboard and navigate to “Settings” > “General” > “Domain Settings.” Enter the domain name you just added the A record to, and click “Verify.” Square will then verify the domain and provide you with a verification code.

10. Go back to your GoDaddy DNS management page and click on the “TXT Records” tab.

11. Click on “Add TXT Record” and enter the following information:

    Host	Value
    www	your_verification_code

    Replace “your_verification_code” with the actual verification code provided by Square.

12. Click “Save” to add the TXT record.

13. Wait for a few minutes for the DNS changes to propagate. You can check the status of your DNS records by visiting What’s My DNS.

14. Once the DNS changes have propagated, go back to the Square Dashboard and click on “Settings” > “General” > “Domain Settings.” You should now see your domain listed as verified.

15. Return to your GoDaddy account and navigate to the “My Products” section. Click on the “Manage” button next to your domain and go to the “DNS” tab.

16. Under the “CNAME Records” section, click on “Add CNAME Record.” This will allow you to create a CNAME record for your domain.

17. In the “Host” field, enter “www” (without quotes) to create a subdomain for your website.

18. In the “Points To” field, enter the domain name provided by Square. You can find this domain name in the Square Dashboard under “Settings”