How to Connect Your Custom Domain to Blogger (and Why You Should!)

Posted on by Habibie

Still using the long default address like yourblog.blogspot.com?
If you want your blog to look more professional, it’s time to use your own domain.

For example:

from → mycihuyblog.blogspot.com  
to → www.mycihuyblog.com

In this article, we’ll go through how to connect your custom domain to your Blogger site and why it’s a good idea.

🔧 What You’ll Need

Before you start, make sure you have:

  1. An active Blogger account (with a blog already created).
  2. A custom domain you own, purchased from a domain registrar like:
    • Namecheap
    • GoDaddy
    • Google Domains
    • Niagahoster / Rumahweb (Indonesia)
  3. Access to the DNS settings of your domain.

📝 Step-by-Step: Connecting Your Domain to Blogger

1. Open Your Blogger Dashboard

2. Enter Your Domain

  • Type your domain with www at the beginning, e.g., www.mycihuyblog.com.
  • Click Save.
  • You’ll get an error (don’t worry!), and Blogger will show you 2 CNAME records to add to your domain’s DNS settings.

Example:

  • CNAME 1:
    • Name: www
    • Destination: ghs.google.com
  • CNAME 2 (unique from Google):
    • Name: something like abcd1234
    • Destination: something like xyz1234.dv.googlehosted.com

3. Add the CNAME Records to Your DNS Settings

  • Log in to your domain registrar’s dashboard.
  • Find your DNS Management or Custom DNS section.
  • Add the 2 CNAME records provided by Blogger.

Also add these A records to support non-www access:

nginxCopyEditA record:
@ → 216.239.32.21  
@ → 216.239.34.21  
@ → 216.239.36.21  
@ → 216.239.38.21

Note: Some DNS panels don’t use @, just leave the hostname empty or follow their instructions.

4. Go Back to Blogger and Click Save Again

  • After adding DNS records, wait 5–30 minutes (DNS propagation time).
  • Return to Blogger and try clicking Save again.

If all DNS records are correct, it should connect successfully!

5. Enable Redirect and HTTPS (Recommended)

  • Enable the redirect from non-www to www.
  • Turn on HTTPS for a secure connection (free from Google!).

✅ Why You Should Use a Custom Domain with Blogger

  1. Look More Professional
    A custom domain makes your blog feel legit—especially useful if it’s for your portfolio, business, or serious writing.
  2. Easier to Share and Remember
    www.ciihuy.com is way easier to remember than ciihuy.blogspot.com.
  3. Build Trust with Your Audience
    Custom domains build more credibility, especially if you’re selling something or sharing expert knowledge.
  4. Stronger Branding
    You get to build your brand name and even create matching email addresses like hello@ciihuy.com.
  5. Free Hosting, Still!
    Even with your own domain, Google still hosts your blog for free. No need to worry about server costs.

💡 Final Thoughts

Connecting a custom domain to your Blogger blog is pretty easy and gives your blog a major upgrade in looks, branding, and credibility.

If you already have a domain—don’t let it go to waste. Connect it and give your blog a pro-level feel.

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