How to set up a custom domain with Blogger?

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up a custom domain with Blogger:

Prerequisites:

• A Google account with a Blogger blog.
• A registered domain name (you can purchase one from domain registrars like Google Domains, Namecheap, GoDaddy, etc.).

Steps:

1. Access your Blogger dashboard: Go to https://www.blogger.com/ and sign in using your Google account.
2. Select your blog: On the left-hand side menu, click on the blog where you want to set up the custom domain.
3. Go to Settings: Click on the "Settings" option from the menu.
4. Access "Publishing": Under the "Settings" menu, locate the "Publishing" section.
5. Set up a custom domain: Click on the "Set up a custom domain" button.

Two Options for Connecting your Domain:

A. Using Google Domains:

• If you purchased your domain through Google Domains, you'll see an option to connect it directly.
• Click on "Continue with Google Domains" and follow the on-screen instructions. Google will handle the necessary DNS (Domain Name System) configuration steps.

B. Using a different Domain Registrar:

• If you purchased your domain from a different provider, you'll need to manually configure the DNS settings.
• Click on the "Set up a third-party domain" option.

Manual DNS Configuration:

• Blogger will provide you with two CNAME records (like ghs.google.com) and a unique security key.
• Access your domain registrar's control panel: Log in to the website of your domain registrar where you purchased the domain.
• Locate the DNS management section: Find the section where you can manage your domain's DNS records. This might be labeled as "DNS Management", "Domain Management", or similar.
• Add the CNAME records: You'll need to create two CNAME records:
  • First CNAME:
    • In the "Host" or "Name" field, enter your desired subdomain (e.g., "www" or your blog name).
    • In the "Points to" or "Value" field, enter the first CNAME value provided by Blogger (e.g., ghs.google.com).
  • Second CNAME:
    • In the "Host" or "Name" field, enter a unique name provided by Blogger (e.g., a long string of characters).
    • In the "Points to" or "Value" field, enter the second CNAME value provided by Blogger.
• Save the DNS changes: After adding the CNAME records, save your changes in the domain registrar's control panel.

Propagation Time:

• Allow some time (usually up to 24 hours) for the DNS changes to propagate across the internet.

Optional: Setting up redirection (www vs non-www):

• You can choose to redirect users from the non-www version of your domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) to the www subdomain (e.g., www.yourdomain.com) or vice versa. This ensures consistency in how your blog is accessed.
• The specific steps for setting up redirection might vary depending on your domain registrar.