How I Connected a Custom Domain to My Blogger Blog

Suptojit Modak

March 17, 2026 March 18, 2026

Hello everyone!

Welcome to my blog Cyber Supto. I'm Supto, and here I share guides about blogging, technology, and useful internet tools.

If you are currently reading this on cybersupto.blogspot.com, you already know that Blogger is one of the easiest platforms for beginners to start a blog. It is free, simple to use, and maintained by Google.

When I first started blogging, I also used the default Blogger domain. It worked fine, but it didn't look very professional. After researching more about blogging and Google AdSense, I realized that using a custom domain can make a huge difference.

So in this guide on Cyber Supto, I will explain exactly how I connected a custom domain to my Blogger blog step by step.

Why I Switched to a Custom Domain

By default, Blogger gives you a free domain that looks like this:

Free Blogger Address

yourblog.blogspot.com

But with a custom domain, your blog looks like a real website:

Custom Domain Example

yourblog.com

Here are some reasons why I decided to switch:

Your website looks more professional
Visitors trust your blog more
It improves your blog branding
Higher chance of getting Google AdSense approval
Better long-term SEO growth

If you are new to blogging, you may also want to read my guide on How to Start a Blog on Blogger.

Step 1: Open Blogger Settings

First, log in to your Blogger Dashboard.

Go to Blogger Dashboard
Click Settings
Scroll to the Publishing section
Click Custom Domain

Now enter your domain name like this:

Example

www.yourdomain.com

Click Save. Blogger may show an error at first. Don't worry, because we still need to configure DNS records.

Step 2: Copy the CNAME Records from Blogger

After clicking save, Blogger will give you two CNAME records. These records help verify your domain ownership.

CNAME Record 1

Name: www
Target: ghs.google.com

CNAME Record 2

Name: abcd1234
Target: gv-xyz.dv.googlehosted.com

You must add these records inside your domain DNS settings.

If you are confused about DNS settings, check this helpful guide from Google:

Official Blogger Custom Domain Setup Guide

Step 3: Add CNAME Records in Your Domain DNS

Next, login to your domain provider and open the DNS Management panel.

Add the following records:

First CNAME Record

Type: CNAME
Name: www
Target: ghs.google.com

Second CNAME Record

Type: CNAME
Name: random-code
Target: gv-xyz.dv.googlehosted.com

These records allow your domain to connect with Blogger servers.

Step 4: Add A Records

To make your root domain (without www) work correctly, Blogger requires four A records.

A Record 1

216.239.32.21

A Record 2

216.239.34.21

A Record 3

216.239.36.21

A Record 4

216.239.38.21

After adding these records, your domain will properly point to Blogger servers.

Step 5: Save the Domain Again in Blogger

Now return to Blogger and click Save again.

If everything is configured correctly, your custom domain will connect successfully.

Important Setting You Should Enable

After connecting the domain, make sure you enable the redirect option:

Redirect example.com → www.example.com

This ensures visitors always land on the correct version of your website.

How Long Does Domain Connection Take?

DNS updates usually take a short time to propagate.

Usually: 5 minutes to 1 hour
Sometimes: up to 24 hours

Final Thoughts

Connecting a custom domain to Blogger might seem confusing at first, but once you follow the steps carefully, the process becomes very simple.

If you are serious about blogging and want to grow your website, a custom domain is highly recommended.

You may also find these guides useful on Cyber Supto:

Thanks for reading this tutorial on Cyber Supto. I hope this guide helps you successfully connect your custom domain to Blogger.

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