How to use my domain with Blogger?

Adding a custom domain to your Blogger website is a great way to make your site look more professional and easier to remember. This tutorial will guide you step by step on how to connect your custom domain to Blogger.

Prerequisites

1. A Blogger account

2. A custom domain name

3. DNS management needs to be enabled at your domain registrar. If you dont access to DNS management, contact your domain provider

Step 1: Access Your Blogger Settings

1. Log in to your Blogger account. 

2. Go to the Settings section from the left sidebar.

3. Scroll down to the Publishing section and click on Custom Domain.

4. Enter your custom domain URL (e.g., www.yourdomain.com) and click Save.

Note: Ensure you include the www prefix, as Blogger does not support root domains directly (e.g., yourdomain.com).

Step 2: Note Down the CNAME Record

1. When you click Save, Blogger will show an error message with the DNS settings you need to configure.

2. Go to Domain Management area of CodeHost
   Click here : https://user.codehost.in/clientarea.php?action=domains

3. Select your domain or click on '...' & then 'Manage Domain'
   

4. Click on 'DNS Management'

If DNS management is not available for your domain, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team for further assistance. We’re here to help you get everything set up smoothly!

5. You’ll see two CNAME records :

• The first CNAME will be www pointing to ghs.google.com.

• The second CNAME will be a unique string provided by Blogger, such as abcdxyzefs123 pointing to gv-xyz.googlehosted.com.

Take note of these records for the next step.

Step 3: Configure DNS Settings at Your Domain Registrar

1. Log in to your domain registrar account.

2. Go to the DNS Settings or DNS Management section for your domain.

3. Add the two CNAME records provided by Blogger:

   • Host: www | Value: ghs.google.com | TTL: Default (usually 1 hour)

   • Host: abc123 (replace with your unique string) | Value: gv-xyz.googlehosted.com | TTL: Default

4. Add the following A records to redirect your root domain to www:

   • Host: @ | Value: 216.239.32.21

   • Host: @ | Value: 216.239.34.21

   • Host: @ | Value: 216.239.36.21

   • Host: @ | Value: 216.239.38.21

5. Save your DNS changes.

Tip: DNS changes may take a few minutes to 24 hours to propagate globally.

Step 4: Verify Your Custom Domain in Blogger

1. After updating your DNS settings, return to the Blogger Custom Domain section.

2. Click Save again.

3. If the DNS settings are correct and propagated, the custom domain will be successfully linked to your blog.

Step 5: Enable WWW Redirection & HTTPS (Optional but Recommended)

1. Once your domain is connected, enable HTTPS to make your site secure.

2. Go to Settings > HTTPS.

3. Toggle Redirect Domain option to "Yes."

4. Toggle the HTTPS Availability option to "Yes."

5. Toggle the HTTPS redirect option to "Yes"

By following these steps, your custom domain will be successfully connected to Blogger. Please note that after completing the process, you should allow 15 to 60 minutes for the changes to take effect. It may take some time for Google to automatically install SSL for your domain.

Troubleshooting Tips

• If Blogger doesn’t accept your domain, double-check your DNS settings.

• Ensure there are no conflicting DNS records for www or @.

• Use tools like DNS Checker to verify propagation.

Congratulations! Your custom domain is now successfully connected to your Blogger blog. This setup gives your site a professional look and improves its branding. If you encounter any issues, refer to your domain registrar’s support documentation or reach out to Blogger Help