Introduction
If you’re using Blogger to run your blog, you may have started with the default yourblog.blogspot.com URL. While this is fine for casual bloggers, having a custom domain gives your blog a more professional look, improves branding, and can help with SEO. In this guide, we’ll show you how to add a custom domain to your Blogger account in just a few simple steps.

1. Buy a Custom Domain

Before adding a domain to Blogger, you need to purchase one. There are many domain registrars to choose from. Popular options include:

• HosterCube
• Google Domains
• GoDaddy
• Namecheap
• Bluehost

Once you've chosen a registrar, search for an available domain name and purchase it. Make sure the domain reflects your blog’s name or niche for better branding.

2. Access Blogger Settings

1. Go to Blogger.com and log in to your account.
2. In the left sidebar, click on Settings.
3. Scroll down to the Publishing section, where you’ll see the Blog Address option with your yourblog.blogspot.com URL.

3. Add Your Custom Domain

1. In the Publishing section, click on + Setup a third-party URL for your blog.
2. Enter your custom domain (e.g., www.yourdomain.com) in the provided field.
3. Click Save.

At this point, Blogger will give you a message saying that you need to configure your domain’s DNS settings.

4. Configure DNS Settings

Now you need to configure your domain’s DNS settings to point to Blogger. This involves adding CNAME records.

1. Login to Your Domain Registrar: Go to the domain registrar’s website where you bought your domain and log in to your account.
2. Find the DNS Settings: Look for the DNS management or DNS settings section for your domain.
3. Add CNAME Records:
   • You will need to add two CNAME records provided by Blogger:
     • First CNAME Record:
       • Name: www
       • Value: ghs.google.com
     • Second CNAME Record:
       • Name: A long string (you’ll find this in the Blogger instructions).
       • Value: Another long string (also provided in Blogger).
4. Save the DNS Settings: After adding these CNAME records, save the changes.

DNS changes may take a few minutes to a few hours to propagate, so it might take some time before your domain is fully connected.

5. Enable Redirects

Once the DNS records have been set up and propagated:

1. Go back to your Blogger settings.
2. Under the Publishing section, make sure the option Redirect yourdomain.com to www.yourdomain.com is checked. This ensures that visitors who type your domain without the "www" will still be redirected to the correct address.

6. Check Your Domain

Once the DNS settings have propagated and you’ve enabled the redirect, type your custom domain in the browser (e.g., www.yourdomain.com). If everything is set up correctly, your Blogger blog should appear under your new custom domain.

Conclusion
Adding a custom domain to your Blogger blog is a great way to make your site more professional and memorable. With just a few simple steps, you can have your blog hosted under a custom domain, which can also improve your site's credibility and SEO. If you need any help with domain setup or troubleshooting, don’t hesitate to reach out to Hostecube Support.