How to Add a Custom Domain to Blogger

Are you looking to add a custom domain to your Blogger blog? A custom domain gives your blog a professional appearance, making it easier for visitors to remember your URL. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to set up a custom domain for your Blogger blog.

Step 1: Purchase a Custom Domain

Before you can add a custom domain to Blogger, you need to purchase one from a domain registrar. Popular domain registrars include:

• GoDaddy
• Namecheap
• Google Domains

Search for your desired domain name and purchase it. Once you have purchased your domain, you can move on to the next step of configuring it for your Blogger blog.

Step 2: Go to Blogger Settings

Now that you have your custom domain, follow these steps to connect it to your Blogger account:

1. Log in to your Blogger account.
2. From the Blogger dashboard, click on the blog you want to configure.
3. In the left sidebar, click on Settings.
4. Scroll down to the Publishing section and click on Custom Domain.

Step 3: Enter Your Custom Domain

Once you’re in the custom domain settings, you’ll see an option to enter your new domain. Follow these steps:

1. Enter your custom domain name (e.g., www.yourdomain.com) in the field provided.
2. Click Save.

Step 4: Update DNS Settings

After saving your custom domain in Blogger, you will need to update your domain’s DNS settings to point to Blogger’s servers. This is done through your domain registrar's control panel.

Here are the DNS records you need to add:

• CNAME: Points your custom domain to Blogger’s servers.
• A Records: Ensures that both www and non-www versions of your domain work.

Adding CNAME Record:

In your domain registrar’s DNS settings, add the following CNAME record:

• Name: www
• Type: CNAME
• Value: ghs.google.com

Adding A Records:

Add four A records to point your domain to Google’s servers:

• Host: @
• Value: 216.239.32.21

• Host: @
• Value: 216.239.34.21

• Host: @
• Value: 216.239.36.21

• Host: @
• Value: 216.239.38.21

Once you've added these records, save your DNS settings. It can take some time for the changes to propagate across the internet (usually between a few minutes to 48 hours).

Step 5: Enable Redirects (Optional)

To ensure that visitors to your domain with and without the "www" prefix are both redirected correctly, you should enable a redirect option in Blogger:

1. In Blogger, go back to the Custom Domain settings.
2. Check the box that says Redirect domain.com to www.domain.com.
3. Click Save again.

Step 6: Wait for DNS Propagation

Once you've updated the DNS records, it may take up to 48 hours for the changes to propagate. After that, your Blogger blog should be live with your custom domain!

Conclusion

Adding a custom domain to your Blogger blog gives your site a professional look and makes it easier for visitors to remember your URL. By following these simple steps, you can have your blog up and running with your new custom domain in no time!