How to Connect a Custom Domain to a Blogger Blog Free 2025

If you want your Blogger blog to look more professional, you can connect it to a custom domain instead of using the default blogspot.com address.

A custom domain makes your blog easier to remember and helps with branding. In this guide, I will show you how to connect a custom domain to your Blogger blog step by step.

What You Need Before You Start

Before you begin, make sure you have these things ready

1. A Blogger account with an active blog.
2. A custom domain name that you have purchased from a domain registrar (such as Namecheap, GoDaddy, or Google Domains).
3. Access to your domain registrar’s settings.

Once you have these things, follow the steps below to set up your custom domain on Blogger.

Step 1 How to Open Blogger Settings

1. Sign in to your Blogger account.
2. On the left menu, click Settings.
3. Scroll down to the Publishing section.
4. Under “Custom domain,” click Set up a third-party URL for your blog.
5. Enter your custom domain name, including “www” (for example, www.techtrix.uk).
6. Click Save. You will see an error message with two CNAME records that you need to add to your domain registrar.

Step 2 How to Add CNAME Records to Your Domain Registrar

1. Go to the website where you bought your domain (your domain registrar).
2. Log in to your account.
3. Find the DNS settings or Domain management section.
4. Look for CNAME Records and add the two CNAMEs from Blogger
   • The first CNAME usually looks like www and points to ghs.google.com.
   • The second CNAME is unique to your blog and helps verify your domain.
5. Save the changes.

Step 3 How to Add A Records for Better Performance (Optional)

Adding A records helps your domain work without “www.” If you want visitors to access your site by typing “yourdomain.com” (without www), follow these steps

1. Go to your domain’s DNS settings.
2. Find the A Records section.
3. Add the following four IP addresses as separate A records
   • 216.239.32.21
   • 216.239.34.21
   • 216.239.36.21
   • 216.239.38.21
4. Save the changes.

Step 4 How to Verify and Save Your Custom Domain in Blogger

1. Wait for 5 to 10 minutes for the DNS changes to update.
2. Go back to Blogger Settings > Publishing.
3. Click Save again under “Custom domain.” If the DNS records are correct, Blogger will accept your domain.

Step 5 How to Enable HTTPS for Security

1. In Blogger Settings, go to the “HTTPS” section.
2. Turn on HTTPS availability and HTTPS redirect.
3. Wait a few minutes for Blogger to set up HTTPS.

Step 6 How to Test Your Custom Domain

1. Open a new browser window and type your custom domain (www.techtrix.uk).
2. Check if it correctly loads your Blogger blog.
3. If it does not work immediately, wait a few hours as domain settings can take time to update.

Common Issues and Fixes

1. Error Message When Adding the Domain in Blogger

• Make sure you added the correct CNAME records in your domain registrar.
• Double-check your domain spelling.

2. Domain Not Working After Several Hours

• DNS changes can take up to 24 hours to update. Be patient.
• Check if your A records and CNAME records are correctly entered.

3. HTTPS Not Working

• Wait a few minutes after enabling HTTPS in Blogger settings.
• Try clearing your browser cache and checking again.

Conclusion

Connecting a custom domain to your Blogger blog makes it look more professional and helps people find your site easily. If you follow these steps carefully, your custom domain should be set up and working in no time.
If you have any questions or need help, let me know in the comments.