How to setup your own custom URL for Blogger

Blogger custom domain

If you have a domain name that you want to use on Blogger but don't know how to set it up, then this helpful step by step guide will show you how.

Blogger offer three options in setting up your own custom domain name.


Go to Blogger dashboard > Settings > Basic

Blogger free sub-domain

The first option is Bloggers free sub-domain available upon set-up.  This is a good service as Blogger sets up multiple domain extensions so you get redirected to the blog country of origin like .in, .co.uk etc as well as .com

If you want your own custom domain then click + Add a custom domain

Blogger free sub-domain

Register a domain name through Blogger with a Google partner

The second option available is to buy a domain name though Blogger and the best part is there is no set-up required as the CNAMES are automatically configured.  This could be the ideal option if you don't want to manage your URL DNS records.

Simply type the domain you want and check to see if available.  If available then buy it.

Blogger domain service

How to set-up a blog address if you own a domain

The final option is if you already own a domain but host it with a third party like GoDaddy or another domain register.  To start click Switch to advanced settings and place the URL in the text filed.  Now save.

Advanced settings for Blogger custom domain

You will now have to go to your domain name register and alter the "CNAME" and "A-records."
Be sure to read the settings instructions as it will give you the CNAME records needed. The image below will show you what to look for. 

Custom Blogger domain cname setup

GoDaddy CNAME records 

Once you've set-up the domain setting allow 24 hours for any edits to take affect, sometimes it works within a hour
Also tick redirect yourdomain.com to www.yourdomain.com.

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