How to add a custom domain to your Blogger blog

how to add a custom domain to blogger

To add a custom domain to your Blogger blog, follow these steps:

1. Purchase a Domain: You need to own a custom domain name. You can purchase one from domain registrars like GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, etc. Ensure that you have access to manage DNS settings for the domain.
2. Access Blogger Settings:
• Go to www.blogger.com and sign in with your Google account.
• Select the blog you want to add the custom domain to (if you have multiple blogs).
3. Navigate to Settings:
• In the left menu, click on "Settings".
• Then click on "Basic".
4. Set up a Third-Party Domain:
• Look for the "Publishing" section.
• Under "Third-party domain settings", click on "Set up a third-party URL for your blog".
5. Enter your Custom Domain:
• Enter your custom domain name in the provided field (e.g.,    https://www.twenty2four.com (replace with your domain)
6. Save Changes:
• Click on "Save".
7. Error Message and Verification:
• Blogger will show an error message along with two CNAME records. These are required to verify ownership of your domain.
8. DNS Configuration:
• Log in to your domain registrar's website where you purchased the domain.
• Navigate to the DNS settings or domain management section.
• Add the two CNAME records provided by Blogger. These records typically look like:
• Name/Host/Alias: www
• Value/Points to: ghs.google.com
• Name/Host/Alias: [random string]
• Value/Points to: [random string].gv.googlehosted.com
9. Save Changes:
• Save the changes to your DNS settings.
10. Return to Blogger:
• After saving the DNS changes, return to the Blogger settings where you entered your custom domain.
11. Enable the Custom Domain:
• Check the box next to "Redirect [yourdomain.com] to https://www.twenty2four.com (Replace with your actual domain).
• Click on "Save".
12. Verify Domain Ownership:
• After saving, click on the link to complete the process and verify domain ownership.
13. Wait for Propagation:
• It may take some time (usually a few hours to 48 hours) for DNS changes to propagate across the internet.

Once thechanges have propagated, your Blogger blog should be accessible using yourcustom domain name. Visitors will be directed to your blog with the custom domain, and your blogspot.com domain will redirect to the custom domain automatically.