How to Set Up a Custom Domain for Your Blogger (Blogspot) Blog

Adding a custom domain (like yourblog.com) to your Blogger site makes it look more professional and improves branding. Follow this step-by-step guide to connect your domain seamlessly.

📌 Requirements Before Starting

✅ A Blogger/Blogspot account with an existing blog
✅ A custom domain (purchased from Google Domains, Namecheap, GoDaddy, etc.)
✅ Access to your domain registrar’s DNS settings

🔧 Step 1: Buy a Domain (If You Haven’t Already)

Popular domain registrars:

Google Domains (now Squarespace Domains)
Namecheap (affordable)
GoDaddy (common but pricier)
Cloudflare Registrar (cheapest, but requires Cloudflare setup)

💡 Pro Tip: Choose a short, memorable .com domain (e.g., yourblog.com).

🔧 Step 2: Configure Domain in Blogger

Go to Blogger Dashboard.
Select your blog → Settings → Basic.
Under Publishing, click + Set up a third-party URL.
Enter your domain (e.g., www.yourblog.com) and check:

☑ Redirect yourblog.com to www.yourblog.com (for SEO consistency).

Click Save.

📌 Blogger will show 2 CNAME records—keep this tab open.

🔧 Step 3: Update DNS Records in Your Domain Registrar

For Google Domains / Squarespace Domains:

Go to DNS Settings.
Add A Records (4 IPs):

   @ → 216.239.32.21  
   @ → 216.239.34.21  
   @ → 216.239.36.21  
   @ → 216.239.38.21

Add CNAME Records:

   www → ghs.google.com  
   (Another CNAME with Blogger’s unique code)

For Namecheap:

Go to Advanced DNS.
Add the same A & CNAME records as above.

For GoDaddy:

Go to DNS Management.
Add the A & CNAME records as listed.

✅ Save changes and wait (DNS propagation takes 5 mins to 48 hours).

🔧 Step 4: Verify & Enable HTTPS

Go back to Blogger Settings → Click Save again.
If successful, you’ll see a confirmation.
Enable HTTPS (for security & SEO):

Go to Settings → Basic → HTTPS Availability → Yes.
Wait up to 24 hours for SSL activation.

🔧 Step 5: Test Your Setup

✔ Open an incognito window and visit:

http://yourblog.com (should redirect to https://www.yourblog.com)
http://www.yourblog.com (should load securely)
✔ Check Google Search Console to ensure indexing.

🚨 Common Issues & Fixes

❌ “Another blog is using this domain” → Remove domain from any other Blogger account.
❌ SSL not working → Wait 24 hours or clear browser cache.
❌ Site not loading → Verify DNS records with DNS Checker.

🎉 Done! Your Blogger Blog Now Has a Custom Domain

Now your site looks professional and branded without needing paid hosting!

💬 Need help? Drop a comment below! 🚀